EMPLOYMENT POSITION PROFILE
POSITION SUMMARY
Position Title: Technical and Engineering Leader
Pos. Type and Term:
Location: (City/State): Minneapolis
Location: Minneapolis
Department Name & Number: Engineering
Degree/ Major Requirements: BE
Contact: Ajay Gupta ajay.1.gupta@cummins.com
DETAILED POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical or
electrical engineering with at least 5-7 years of
experience participating in and leading product
development and engineering teams. Experience in
developing electrical power solutions necessary.
Experience working with suppliers in low cost
countries and Mandarin language skills a plus.
The individual is required to be based in CPG
headquarters in Minneapolis for the first 4-6
months, location thereafter is flexible.
WORK DESCRIPTION & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This individual will be responsible for leading
the entire technical development of ultra low
cost power solutions from concept development
through product launch. The individual will be a
critical part of a new venture to develop
innovative power generation solutions for non
electrified populations in developing
countries. The individual will work in an
extremely fast paced and entrepreneurial environment with a focus on results.
This individual will participate in brainstorming
‘clean slate’ solutions that meet customer
requirements and then lead development of these
solutions from concept phase through proof of
concept, prototype development and product launch
within a very short time frame. The individual
will lead a small team of engineers, designers
and technicians, manage outsourcing of key tasks
and coordinate with component suppliers. The
position will require travel to developing
countries to better understand customer context
and requirements and will entail working closely with potential suppliers.
Specific Tasks are as follows;
· Giving clear technical direction and
leadership to the project and manage team members
and outsourcing tasks across multiple time zones
· Concept development
· Development of technical profile and component specifications.
· Technical management of vendors
· System modeling (dynamic stress analysis, energy systems)
· Ensuring cost control through value
engineering and design for manufacturing
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE SKILLS
· Excellent knowledge and experience in
mechanical and electrical systems (engines and generators)
· Modeling of electro mechanical systems
· Product development processes
· Must be a self starter, able to work
without close supervision and work lead technical teams
· Demonstrated initiative and passion
· Knowledge of engine performance and durability development
· Knowledge of basics of rotating electromagnetic machines
· Good understanding of control of engine-generator systems
· Knowledge of solid state regulator design, battery charging
· Creative thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude
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