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Electrification Control Engineer

Cummins
Columbus, IN Full-time 1/28/2026
PhD Entry-Level
Approval 97.5%Total filings 648New hires 188
Established Sponsor
FY 2025

Job Description

This entry-level engineering position at Cummins involves developing software for battery management systems and power electronic converters. The role requires strong knowledge in control theory, embedded systems, and model-based design, with a focus on ensuring optimal battery operation and system reliability.

Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Strong knowledge of classical and modern control theory (PID, state-space, observers, MPC)
  • Familiarity with power electronics topologies and motor types (PMSM, induction)
  • Proficient in model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience in battery or motor and inverter algorithm development
  • Familiarity with functional safety concepts, ISO 26262 requirements

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced control strategies and algorithms for battery management systems and power electronic converters
  • Support the development of control strategies ensuring optimal and safe battery operation
  • Design robust Model-Based Design architecture using MATLAB/Simulink
  • Improve electronic controls development processes and tools
  • Design and program embedded firmware in C/C++
  • Develop test processes, complete tests, and analyze test results
  • Verify and validate algorithm software, performing failure analysis

Benefits

  • Employees at Cummins are often offered comprehensive benefits that support financial wellness (retirement savings/401(k) or pension options and profit-sharing), health and wellness (medical, dental, life insurance, FSAs), and professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement—sometimes including full education funding. Work-life perks commonly include paid vacation and holidays, parental leave and adoption assistance, flexible work arrangements, inclusion-focused programs, and paid volunteer time to give back to the community.

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