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Product Design Technician - Level III

Cummins Inc.

Lakewood, NYJob$57–85K/yrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$57–85K/yr
Location
Lakewood, NY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Cummins Inc. is hiring a Product Design Technician - Level III. The Product Design Technician - Level III will join the Engineering team at Cummins Inc. in Jamestown, NY. This role focuses on advancing specification quality, producing complex, high-fidelity models, and ensuring dimensional excellence. The technician will also maintain configuration control, strengthen engineering collaboration, uphold global standards, mentor emerging designers, and drive drawing quality improvements.

Key focus areas include Advance specification quality by applying advanced design skills to create and maintain accurate, standards‑compliant drawings and models., Produce complex, high‑fidelity models by developing detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings while performing rigorous checking., and Ensure dimensional excellence by utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to define clear, manufacturable specifications..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Significant Relevant Work Experience. Important skills include Advanced Design Skills, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, CAD Data-Management Tools, Engineering Collaboration, Applying Global Standards, and Coaching. Preferred (not required): VBA Scripts, Calterm, and Calibration Structure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced Design SkillsGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingCAD Data-Management ToolsEngineering CollaborationApplying Global StandardsCoachingDrawing Quality ReviewsAdvanced Mechanical Modeling CapabilityDimensional Variation AnalysisFinite Element AnalysisDeep Understanding of Mechanical SystemsMastery of Mechanical Design SpecificationsEffective Configuration and Change ManagementClear, Audience-Aware CommunicationHigh Trust and IntegrityCollaborationCommitment to Standards and Continuous ImprovementProject Management SkillsExcelOrganizational SkillsComputer File ManagementAbility to Work Under Flexible ConditionsAbility to Prioritize Critical Path ItemsRecognize Calibration ConcernsVBA ScriptsCaltermCalibration Structure

Qualifications

High School DiplomaCertificate of Completion of Secondary EducationEquivalent Experience in an Appropriate STEM FieldSignificant Relevant Work ExperienceSpecialized Skills Obtained Through Education, Training or on-the-Job ExperienceRegionally Applicable CertificationTwo Year Associate's Degree From an Accredited College or University in a Relevant Field of StudyLicensing for Compliance With Export Controls or Sanctions Regulations

Full job description

We are looking for a talented Product Design Technician - Level III to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Jamestown, NY.

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

  • Advancing specification quality — Applying advanced design skills to create and maintain accurate, standards‑compliant drawings and models that strengthen product performance and reliability.

  • Producing complex, high‑fidelity models — Developing detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings while performing rigorous checking to ensure precision before release.

  • Ensuring dimensional excellence — Utilizing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to define clear, manufacturable specifications that improve fit, function, and downstream production quality.

  • Maintaining configuration control — Using CAD data‑management tools to safeguard design integrity, maintain revision accuracy, and ensure secure, traceable configuration control.

  • Strengthening engineering collaboration — Partnering with engineering and cross‑functional teams to process work requests, develop concept models, and validate design intent.

  • Upholding global standards — Applying company, industry, national, and international standards to every model and drawing, contributing to consistent, world‑class design practices.

  • Mentoring emerging designers — Training and guiding less‑experienced designers, elevating team capability and ensuring strong design fundamentals across the group.

  • Driving drawing quality improvements — Leading or participating in Drawing Quality Reviews, identifying gaps, and helping refine standards and practices that enhance overall design quality.

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

  • Advanced mechanical modeling capability — The ability to create CAD models that accurately represent system‑level design concepts and support analyses such as Dimensional Variation Analysis and Finite Element Analysis.

  • Deep understanding of mechanical systems — A strong grasp of how mechanical systems behave across operating environments, enabling you to design robust, innovative solutions that meet customer and lifecycle requirements.

  • Mastery of mechanical design specifications — Skill in producing complete, standards‑compliant specifications—including solid models, BOMs, and detailed drawings—that clearly communicate design intent for manufacturing and inspection.

  • Effective configuration and change management — The discipline to establish baselines, control revisions, process work requests, and maintain product integrity from concept through obsolescence.

  • Clear, audience‑aware communication — The ability to tailor technical information for engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and leadership so decisions are informed and aligned.

  • High trust and integrity — A reputation for honesty, consistency, and authenticity that strengthens collaboration and ensures others rely on your work and judgment.

  • Cross‑functional collaboration — The capability to engage with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other partners to refine concepts, validate requirements, and ensure designs meet all expectations.

  • Commitment to standards and continuous improvement — A mindset focused on applying global standards, improving design practices, and contributing to higher drawing and model quality across the organization.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.

Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Additional Information:

  • Demonstrate project management skills (Manage various data streams of information)

  • Demonstrate Microsoft Excel skills with awareness of VBA scripts.

  • Demonstrate organizational skills with focus on computer file management.

  • Demonstrate ability to work under flexible conditions with changing product schedules.

  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize critical path items and recognize calibration concerns.

  • Knowledge of Calterm and calibration structure is preferred.

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 Shop

Min Salary $56800

Max Salary $85200

ReqID 2429468

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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