Product Engineering Specialist

We are looking for a talented Product Engineer to join our team in Eaton Cummins Joint Venture (ECJV): Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies in Galesburg, MI.   

This role is an employee of the Eaton Cummins Joint Venture (ECJV): Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. Internal candidates are defined as employees of the ECJV.  

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

• Drive Data-Driven Product Decisions: Apply statistical analysis, design of experiments, regression modeling, and engineering data interpretation to evaluate performance, reduce uncertainty, and support informed product development decisions.

• Lead Cross-Functional Design Integration: Translate stakeholder and customer requirements into effective product designs, facilitating design reviews and aligning engineering solutions with business, manufacturing, and customer needs.

• Develop Robust Mechanical Systems: Design innovative and reliable mechanical systems that meet performance, durability, manufacturability, and lifecycle requirements while exceeding customer expectations.

• Advance Product Reliability and Quality: Proactively identify potential failure modes, assess product risks, and implement preventive design improvements that enhance reliability, reduce warranty exposure, and improve customer satisfaction.

• Leverage Modeling, Simulation, and Controls Expertise: Utilize simulation tools, system modeling, and controls knowledge to predict product behavior, optimize system performance, and validate design concepts before implementation.

• Manage Product Requirements and System Integration: Define, allocate, and manage requirements while coordinating interfaces across complex systems to ensure seamless integration and successful product execution.

• Deliver Product Validation and Technical Excellence: Develop validation strategies, evaluate analytical and physical test results, and provide technical recommendations that verify product capability and support key engineering decisions.

• Collaborate to Solve Complex Challenges: Partner across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business functions to communicate effectively, resolve technical issues, drive continuous improvement, and deliver successful product outcomes.

Mechanical Engineering Responsibilities:

• Lead new product development design, analysis, and validation of individual components and/or transmission subsystems with a focus on High Pressure Die Cast aluminum enclosure development.  
• Lead mechanical problem-solving projects on new and/or current product transmissions. 
• Support field investigations to troubleshoot product field issues.
• Develop and support key interfaces with other functions such as plant manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, external suppliers, Applications and Customer Engineering, and the Technical Service group. 

Desired Skills/Capability:

• High Pressure Die Cast aluminum enclosure design and process knowledge preferred
• Bolted joint design and analysis experience preferred
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Self-directed, can interface, and collaborate effectively across all functions.

Compensation and Benefits 

The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. 

Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. 

To be successful in this role, you will need the following: 

• Mechanical Design & Development Expertise: Strong knowledge of gear and shaft design, analysis, validation, and transmission systems to develop reliable, high-performing components that meet customer and business requirements.

• Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Ability to diagnose complex product and field issues, leverage engineering analysis, and implement effective corrective actions that improve product quality, durability, and performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, suppliers, customer engineering, and technical service teams to ensure seamless product development, launch, and ongoing support.

• Customer & Field Focus: Experience supporting field investigations and translating customer and operational feedback into design improvements that enhance product reliability, serviceability, and overall customer satisfaction.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
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.

Experience: 
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.