Senior Test Systems Engineer (Automation & Controls)
Location: Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom
We are looking for a talented Senior Test Systems Engineer (Automation & Controls) to join our Test Software Controls team based in Darlington, United Kingdom.
This is a hands‑on test cell controls software role working with physical test systems, automation, controls, and instrumentation. It is not a traditional IT, software development, or software QA role.
Role Categorisation: Onsite with flexible working hours 8:30 AM– 4 PM or 9 AM – 5 PM.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Act as a technical partner to engineers and technicians, keeping engine and powertrain test systems running reliably through effective fault diagnosis and resolution across automation, controls, software, and hardware.
- Improve test efficiency, robustness, and data integrity by applying structured problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis across test cell systems, instrumentation, and automation.
- Operate, maintain, and develop instrumentation and data acquisition systems, ensuring test data is accurate, repeatable, and meets defined standards and test requirements.
- Support safe and compliant testing by interpreting test plans, configuring test setups correctly, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement activities.
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.There are more than 50,000 engineering jobs:
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