innovative solutions that meet business goals Required Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience Bachelor's degree in STEM or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Advanced understanding of software engineering principles and practices Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, relational databases, and SQL Experience coaching and delegating work to less experienced staff
for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #Life At Cummins is all about. We are looking for a talented Project Manager-Microgrids; Technical Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Hybrid Operations in Shoreview, MN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: This dual customer/product focused position serves as the senior technical liaison between OEMs and represents our customers during new product development programs. Applying Cummins' products to customer vehicles requires the development of technical specifications, implementing new design configurations, and
delivering high performance, low-cost equipment and system solutions integrated with customers' products in a variety of applications. Integrating high quality and optimized customer solutions requires the interaction with sales and marketing teams.
Obtains input and negotiates with Subject Matter Experts and Value Package Introduction (VPI) Teams and delivers product data and installation requirements to Application Engineers and OEMs. Makes decisions in the areas of product selection, design, and integration that impact OEM machine performance, optimization and quality. Applies and improves processes such as Installation Quality Assurance, OEM integration and product selection and tools
such as Advisor, Cummins Online Specifications (COLS) and Global Customer Engineering (GCE) required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making.
Develops strong working relationships with customer technical counterparts to serve as their primary liaison to deliver specialized product technical information, manage product specifications, communicate product change information, conduct complex installation issue resolutions and facilitate customer requests. Applies technical expertise in the areas of product, application and market knowledge to support OEM product selection and equipment design. Leads the translation of customer needs and " voice of the customer" into functional product requirements to provide input on program-related decisions.
Serves as customer/market advocate inside Cummins during participation in new product development programs, design reviews and product change request processes. Ensures products are applied and installed correctly to meet customer system requirements and environments. Assures installation quality by validating prototype machine performance and ensuring installations meet Cummins requirements. Utilizes Analysis Led Design (ALD) and Six Sigma tools to optimize product and system performance.
Proposes innovative customer-focused initiatives and projects. Assists with the transfer of knowledge through coaching and mentoring less experienced engineers. Provides independent leadership of smaller business impact projects or ownership of complex components, products, systems or services with greater elements of ambiguity over the senior or lead engineer level and with full accountability to the project team. Delivers independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge. Leads the development and improvement of work processes and systems across a functional discipline area within a business unit site.
Coordinates and directs work amongst technicians and temporary student employees, assists in the transfer of knowledge to lesser experienced engineers through either indirect (scope of influence) or direct management of a small, local group of engineers. Provides support and guidance to influence technical direction within a project team and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role. Operates as a recognized specialist in a discipline or product area within the immediate team.
Qualifications To be successful in this role you will need the following: Skills Machine Integration and Optimization - Combines various parts or sub-systems into a whole to achieve the output most desired by the customer; applies Cummins' installation requirements using our standard tools, processes and identified best practices to ensure optimization of performance, reliability, cost and quality; analyzes technical issues using proven problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques for rapid resolution. Product Application Support - Ensures new product information is available by developing and managing accurate and complete technical content in a timely manner to support our customers and the business; provides new options through management of technical systems to support sales to all of our markets; defines installation requirements and develops innovative tools with in-depth, cross-system knowledge and industry experience for successful design and integration.
Product Function Modeling, Simulation and Analysis - Impacts product design decisions through the utilization and/or interpretation of computational tools and methods that predict the capability of a product's function relative to its system, sub-system and/or component level requirements.
Product Installation Quality - Identifies and applies ways to improve machine integration to minimize rework and deliver the best product; applies standard Cummins processes based on the experience and knowledge of product installation experts; ensures that products are installed correctly and meet requirements through an installation review process. Product Problem Solving - Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; and identifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.
Product Selection - Guides customers to the best product offerings for their markets and applications; offers best-fit solutions to customers by optimizing product specifications to make Cummins' offerings easy to install into new applications; represents features and benefits of products in terms that customers understand; ensures Cummins' products aren't misapplied through using Cummins' technical information systems, local and application requirements. Technical Customer Management - Represents Cummins to our customers by being the interface for all technical aspects; provides engineering data, documentation and training to customers to support the design and integration of equipment; ensures that the customer's business is not interrupted by managing Cummins' product changes through the use of our change processes and regular communications with Product Development and the customer.
Builds networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
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. A bachelor's degree in electrical- Electronics engineering or related fields Five or more years of experience in the microgrid industry.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations explain products or services to existing and perspective customers. Speak with customers to determine system requirements, performances and gaps. Provide insight, direction, design and system design to support proposals on customer energy solutions. Collaborate with sales team to develop and price projects including microgrids, backup generation, energy storage and renewable energy implementations. Provide hands-on experience with computers, IT networks and software solutions.
Specialize in technologically advanced products. Understanding and developing Sequence of operation of all the systems Work with internal resources (engineering, operations and sales) to support customer interactions and conduct engineering. Experience as an electrical consultant, application/ development engineer or related industry position Desired location is Shoreview, MN, but role is Hybrid. Compensation and Benefits Base salary rate commensurate with experience, range: $84,000-$126,000. 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. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. 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, interactionual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins 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. Job ENGINEERING Primary Location United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis-US, MN, Shoreview, CPG Headquarters Victoria St Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced Job Posting Dec 20, 2023, 12:00:00 AM Unposting Date Ongoing Organization Distribution Business Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote Relocation Package Eligible Req ID: 23000B9W
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About the position As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for job scheduling, quality control, creating reports, document control, and client satisfaction activities. The Project Coordinator provides a variety of administrative support as needed, including research on devices and parts needed for project work as well as facilitates an organized workflow with customers and project team members. Day in the
life Assists with the planning and scheduling of all assigned projects, to optimize efficiencies of labor costs. May coordinate and communicate scheduling of field and service technicians with vendors, utility companies and customers.
Completes and submits appropriate paperwork as needed. Provides project start-up support and task tracking including contracts, proposal letters, field data, etc. Ensures accurate and timely tracking information is entered and maintained in appropriate systems and communicates appropriately with project management and other staff members. Issues updated reports as requested. Performs project close-out tasks including coordination of final inspections, close-out
of all permits, transmitting actual cost and schedule data to the estimating team for use in future project development.
Assists staff with documentation of Methods of Procedures (MOPs), prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications. Maintains consistency in content and appearance of written documents. May assist project managers with accounting support, budget tracking, customer billing, labor estimates, scheduling, job cost reviews, purchase orders, project status reports, and tracking of inspections, testing, and reporting. Pay participate in project status meetings and assist in developing meeting minutes for distribution.
Manages travel arrangements for project team members as needed. May assist project managers in completing Salesforce service ticket processing, including performing all necessary tasks within software and conducting pre-invoice review meetings before sending to accounting for invoicing. May identify and obtain required information from external customers for invoice production, always adhering to the customer's requirements, terms, and conditions and/or contract provisions related to invoicing, billing requirements and online billing systems. Creates and provides customers with accurate and timely invoices.
May perform day to day accounts receivable follow-up with customers, document and update states notes for review by senior management. Updates processes and procedures, creates checklists and accountability documents, and communicates effectively via telephone, email, and face to face with field staff, vendors, co-workers, and customers. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 0-2 years of experience coordinating project work or similar role. Experience providing and coordinating support activities in a fast-paced work environment and organizing large amounts of data into understandable formats.
Strong organizational skills, scheduling abilities and detail orientation. Effective communication with employees at all levels. Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Effective independent problem solving, customer service and time management skills. Strong collaboration, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated high level of integrity and dependability. Demonstrated mathematical skills. Proficient in the use of business scheduling, cost tracking and purchasing systems.
Strong process orientation. Arch Key Solutions is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Vets/Disabilities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is an important aspect of our culture. Every person is welcomed ● Every person is included ● Every person is valued
