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Posted 20 June, 2026

High Horsepower Field Service Engineer

Cummins
Perth, Western Australia, Australia Full Time
Reference: 218_728303_2429095

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

  • Gathers input from technical managers, project leaders, engineers, and suppliers to inform quality-focused product decisions.
  • Uses academic knowledge and prior experience to make timely decisions that keep projects moving without compromising quality.
  • Makes daytoday decisions on project details, analysis plans, test instructions, and crossdiscipline coordination.
  • Applies and improves processes such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, and tools like 7step problem solving and design review checklists.
  • Independently leads smallerimpact projects or owns complex components/systems with higher ambiguity and full accountability.
  • Drives development and improvement of work processes within a functional discipline
  • Directs work of technicians and student employees; supports knowledge transfer to lessexperienced engineers.
  • Functions as a recognized specialist in a specific discipline or product area within the immediate team.
  • Identify and mitigate product risks and failure modes while managing system requirements, interfaces, and changes to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Use modelling, simulation, testing, and analysis to support design decisions, verification and validation, and assessment of system capability.
  • Apply systems thinking and structured problem solving to resolve complex technical issues and improve system outcomes.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders, building strong networks to support delivery and decision-making.
  • Deliver reliable outcomes in complex and ambiguous environments through sound technical judgement and prioritisation.
  • Support integration and understanding of multi-domain control systems across mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, and electronic domains.
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate paid as a permanent salary
  • Safety equipment / PPE & uniforms provided
  • Comprehensive Cummins training provided
  • Annual remuneration review and annual variable compensation (bonus) program
  • Cummins Employee Discount program - Includes Discounts withselect private health insurance, PC software/hardware and a range of vehicles

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is toprovide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant trade qualification- Heavy Diesel or equivalent
  • Previous relevant industry experience (desirable)
  • Experience with engines or field service work (desirable)
  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

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