Electronic Systems Technical Specialist - Hardware

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

We are looking for a talented Electronic Systems Technical Specialist – Hardware to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Global Engineering Department for PSBU in Daventry, United Kingdom. 

This role might require up to 25% of domestic travel. 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead Electronic Hardware Innovation: People in these positions will typically develop and validate electronic sensors, actuators, control units or harnesses to ensure the consistent operation of Cummins’ products in a variety of customer applications .
• Shape Future Product Strategies: Lead EHI projects and support various VPI and CPS initiatives, influencing the direction of innovative drivetrain and braking solutions from concept through production.
• Deliver Safety-Critical Solutions: Ensure hardware designs meet functional safety, cybersecurity, reliability, and regulatory requirements, helping deliver robust and compliant vehicle systems.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with systems, software, controls, mechanical, manufacturing, and validation teams to develop integrated solutions that meet customer and business needs.
• Advance Technical Excellence: Define scalable hardware architectures, requirements, and interface specifications that optimize performance, cost, manufacturability, and long-term product sustainability.
• Accelerate Product Development: Lead design reviews, hardware integration, prototype builds, debugging, and validation activities to ensure successful and timely delivery of new technologies.
• Influence Supplier and Technology Decisions: Guide component selection, work closely with suppliers, and resolve technical challenges to ensure high-quality, reliable electronic hardware solutions.
• Develop Engineering Capability: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.