The Customer Engineering Product Specialist role at Cummins, Inc. in Ankeny, IA focuses on ensuring successful integration of CSSNA-designed power units into OEM equipment. This position serves as the technical owner of product integration, guiding designs, validating installations, and defining installation requirements. The specialist will collaborate with various teams, including Application Engineering and Subject Matter Experts, to optimize product performance and quality. The role emphasizes building strong customer relationships and providing technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant STEM field is required.
• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required.
• Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Gather input and align with SMEs and VPI teams to deliver accurate product data and installation requirements.
• Make product selection, design, and integration decisions that impact OEM machine performance.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to OEM customers, managing specifications and resolving complex installation issues.
• Provide technical expertise in product, application, and market knowledge to support OEM equipment design.
• Translate customer needs into functional product requirements and influence program decisions.
• Advocate for the customer in new product development and design reviews.
• Ensure proper product application and installation by validating prototype performance and optimizing results.

• 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.