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We are looking for a talented Customer Engineering Product Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for Cummins, Inc. in Ankeny, IA.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Gather input and align with SMEs and VPI teams to deliver accurate product data and installation requirements to Application Engineers and OEMs.
Make product selection, design, and integration decisions that impact OEM machine performance, optimization, and quality.
Apply and continuously improve processes (Installation Quality Assurance, OEM integration, product selection) and tools (Advisor, COLS, GCE).
Serve as the primary technical liaison to OEM customers, managing specifications, product updates, and resolving complex installation issues.
Provide technical expertise in product, application, and market knowledge to support OEM equipment design and product selection.
Translate customer needs and voice of the customer into functional product requirements and influence program decisions.
Advocate for the customer/market in new product development, design reviews, and product change processes.
Ensure proper product application and installation by validating prototype performance, meeting system requirements, and optimizing results using ALD and Six Sigma tools.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Product Application Support - Provide accurate technical data and clear installation requirements. Use tools (Advisor, COLS, GCE) to support decisions and integration. Build strong customer relationships as a trusted technical resource.
Product Function Modeling, Simulation and Analysis - Use ALD and analysis tools to optimize product/system performance. Interpret results to guide design to influence product design and integration decisions. Ensure product capability aligns with system, subsystem, and component-level requirements.
Product Problem Solving - Resolve complex installation and performance issues using structured, data-driven methods. Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
Product Selection - Guide customers to best-fit product solutions. Optimize specs and prevent misapplication using technical systems. Clearly communicate product value and benefits.
Education/Experience:
College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
Additional Responsibilities:
Position Summary
The Product Integration and Validation Engineer is a highly technical, hands-on role responsible for ensuring every CSSNA-designed power unit can be successfully integrated into OEM equipment through clear installation requirements, sound engineering judgment, and appropriate product validation.
The role serves as the technical owner of CSSNA product integration by guiding product designs, validating installations, defining CSSNA product Advisor Installation Requirements (AIRs), and providing application engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle. It connects the CSSNA Design Team, Application Engineering, Global Application Engineering, Engine Business Unit (EBU) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Validation, Operations, Manufacturing, and Product Support.
Unlike a traditional Application Engineer, this position is engaged throughout product development. It influences decisions before release, keeps installation requirements aligned with engineering intent, determines the appropriate validation approach, and verifies that CSSNA-designed products are practical to install, manufacture, validate, service, and support.
The engineer is expected to become the recognized subject matter expert for CSSNA-designed power units, installation practices, AIRs, and integrated product applications. Success depends on technical credibility, practical judgment, organization, and the ability to influence through collaboration rather than formal authority.
This role is also a succession-planning investment. A planned three-month overlap with the retiring Application Engineer is intended to transfer technical knowledge, historical decisions, operational expertise, and key relationships while establishing long-term continuity.
Scope of Ownership
Technical ownership of CSSNA product integration.
Ownership of CSSNA product and configurable option content within Advisor.
Document and publish test reports that are detailed and valuable to OEM application engineers for parenting and product capability
Creation, maintenance, and governance of Advisor Installation Requirements (AIRs) related to power-unit installation
Technical review of Customer Engineering Approval Forms (CEAFs) and product changes affecting CSSNA-designed products.
Validation strategy, configuration tracking, test documentation, and release readiness.
Dyno validation planning, execution, and operational capability.
Guidance to CSSNA Design Engineering on installation quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and OEM integration requirements.
Communication of application engineering changes and installation impacts with Global Application Engineering, as related to CSSNA-designed products.
Development of application engineering capability through mentoring, coaching, training, and reusable technical content.
Stewardship of CSSNA application engineering standards, product integration practices, and institutional knowledge.
Note: this is a new role for CSSNA, though it is primarily a customer engineering position. Here is a more concise description:
The role serves as the technical owner of CSSNA product integration by guiding product designs, validating installations, defining CSSNA product Advisor Installation Requirements (AIRs), and providing application engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle. It connects the CSSNA Design Team, Application Engineering, Global Application Engineering, Engine Business Unit (EBU) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Validation, Operations, Manufacturing, and Product Support.
Unlike a traditional Application Engineer, this position is engaged throughout product development. It influences decisions before release, keeps installation requirements aligned with engineering intent, determines the appropriate validation approach, and verifies that CSSNA-designed products are practical to install, manufacture, validate, service, and support.
The engineer is expected to become the recognized subject matter expert for CSSNA-designed power units, installation practices, AIRs, and integrated product applications. Success depends on technical credibility, practical judgment, organization, and the ability to influence through collaboration rather than formal authority.
Compensation
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2437545
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
We are looking for a talented Customer Engineering Product Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for Cummins, Inc. in Ankeny, IA.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Gather input and align with SMEs and VPI teams to deliver accurate product data and installation requirements to Application Engineers and OEMs.
Make product selection, design, and integration decisions that impact OEM machine performance, optimization, and quality.
Apply and continuously improve processes (Installation Quality Assurance, OEM integration, product selection) and tools (Advisor, COLS, GCE).
Serve as the primary technical liaison to OEM customers, managing specifications, product updates, and resolving complex installation issues.
Provide technical expertise in product, application, and market knowledge to support OEM equipment design and product selection.
Translate customer needs and voice of the customer into functional product requirements and influence program decisions.
Advocate for the customer/market in new product development, design reviews, and product change processes.
Ensure proper product application and installation by validating prototype performance, meeting system requirements, and optimizing results using ALD and Six Sigma tools.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Product Application Support - Provide accurate technical data and clear installation requirements. Use tools (Advisor, COLS, GCE) to support decisions and integration. Build strong customer relationships as a trusted technical resource.
Product Function Modeling, Simulation and Analysis - Use ALD and analysis tools to optimize product/system performance. Interpret results to guide design to influence product design and integration decisions. Ensure product capability aligns with system, subsystem, and component-level requirements.
Product Problem Solving - Resolve complex installation and performance issues using structured, data-driven methods. Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
Product Selection - Guide customers to best-fit product solutions. Optimize specs and prevent misapplication using technical systems. Clearly communicate product value and benefits.
Education/Experience:
College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
Additional Responsibilities:
Position Summary
The Product Integration and Validation Engineer is a highly technical, hands-on role responsible for ensuring every CSSNA-designed power unit can be successfully integrated into OEM equipment through clear installation requirements, sound engineering judgment, and appropriate product validation.
The role serves as the technical owner of CSSNA product integration by guiding product designs, validating installations, defining CSSNA product Advisor Installation Requirements (AIRs), and providing application engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle. It connects the CSSNA Design Team, Application Engineering, Global Application Engineering, Engine Business Unit (EBU) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Validation, Operations, Manufacturing, and Product Support.
Unlike a traditional Application Engineer, this position is engaged throughout product development. It influences decisions before release, keeps installation requirements aligned with engineering intent, determines the appropriate validation approach, and verifies that CSSNA-designed products are practical to install, manufacture, validate, service, and support.
The engineer is expected to become the recognized subject matter expert for CSSNA-designed power units, installation practices, AIRs, and integrated product applications. Success depends on technical credibility, practical judgment, organization, and the ability to influence through collaboration rather than formal authority.
This role is also a succession-planning investment. A planned three-month overlap with the retiring Application Engineer is intended to transfer technical knowledge, historical decisions, operational expertise, and key relationships while establishing long-term continuity.
Scope of Ownership
Technical ownership of CSSNA product integration.
Ownership of CSSNA product and configurable option content within Advisor.
Document and publish test reports that are detailed and valuable to OEM application engineers for parenting and product capability
Creation, maintenance, and governance of Advisor Installation Requirements (AIRs) related to power-unit installation
Technical review of Customer Engineering Approval Forms (CEAFs) and product changes affecting CSSNA-designed products.
Validation strategy, configuration tracking, test documentation, and release readiness.
Dyno validation planning, execution, and operational capability.
Guidance to CSSNA Design Engineering on installation quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and OEM integration requirements.
Communication of application engineering changes and installation impacts with Global Application Engineering, as related to CSSNA-designed products.
Development of application engineering capability through mentoring, coaching, training, and reusable technical content.
Stewardship of CSSNA application engineering standards, product integration practices, and institutional knowledge.
Note: this is a new role for CSSNA, though it is primarily a customer engineering position. Here is a more concise description:
The role serves as the technical owner of CSSNA product integration by guiding product designs, validating installations, defining CSSNA product Advisor Installation Requirements (AIRs), and providing application engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle. It connects the CSSNA Design Team, Application Engineering, Global Application Engineering, Engine Business Unit (EBU) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Validation, Operations, Manufacturing, and Product Support.
Unlike a traditional Application Engineer, this position is engaged throughout product development. It influences decisions before release, keeps installation requirements aligned with engineering intent, determines the appropriate validation approach, and verifies that CSSNA-designed products are practical to install, manufacture, validate, service, and support.
The engineer is expected to become the recognized subject matter expert for CSSNA-designed power units, installation practices, AIRs, and integrated product applications. Success depends on technical credibility, practical judgment, organization, and the ability to influence through collaboration rather than formal authority.
Compensation
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2437545
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product engineering specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for product design and documentation
- Experience with product lifecycle management systems and engineering change order processes
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability principles
- Familiarity with quality tools including FMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis methods
- Two or more years of experience in a product development or manufacturing engineering environment
Tips for Your Product Engineering Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to PLM tools
Hiring managers for product engineering specialist roles scan resumes for specific product lifecycle management platforms you've used. Name the exact tools and the stage of development you applied them in, not just the category.
Highlight cross-functional project ownership
Product engineering specialist roles sit between design, manufacturing, and quality teams. Your resume should show projects where you owned a deliverable across those functions, not just contributed to one stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product engineering specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job posts for implied stack requirements
Many postings omit CAD or simulation software from the official requirements but expect it. If a posting mentions tolerance analysis, GD&T, or FEA, treat proficiency in the matching tools as an unstated hard requirement.
Prepare a failure analysis story for interviews
Interviewers for product engineering specialist positions almost always ask how you handled a product defect, field failure, or design change request. Prepare a specific example with the root cause method you used and the outcome.
Negotiate relocation for high-volume manufacturing hubs
Many product engineering specialist openings are on-site at production facilities rather than corporate offices. If a role is in a manufacturing hub that works for you, raise relocation support early in the offer conversation rather than after you receive the offer letter.
Product Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product engineering specialists?
Cummins, 3M, and Eaton are hiring the most product engineering specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Michigan, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in companies with active product development pipelines and on-site manufacturing operations.
How many product engineering specialist jobs are remote?
About 100% of product engineering specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in the field. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include product documentation, PLM system administration, and engineering change management, where physical presence at a production line is not required.
How do you become a product engineering specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, then build hands-on experience in a product development or manufacturing environment. Develop proficiency in CAD software and a PLM platform used in your target industry. Build exposure to quality methodologies like FMEA and root cause analysis through project work or a rotational program, and progress toward roles with cross-functional ownership over product changes.
Can you get a product engineering specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level product engineering specialist roles exist, particularly at companies with structured new-graduate programs in manufacturing or product development. Employers hiring at the junior level look for internship experience involving CAD work, engineering change orders, or quality projects. A portfolio of academic or personal projects showing design and analysis skills helps close the experience gap when your work history is limited.
What does the product engineering specialist interview process look like?
The process typically involves a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview covering CAD proficiency, GD&T, and product development processes, and an on-site or virtual panel with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders. Candidates are often asked to walk through a past project end to end, including design decisions, challenges, and how defects or change requests were handled. Some employers add a take-home design or analysis exercise.
Where can I find and apply to product engineering specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to product engineering specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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