1st Shift Product Design Technician - Level II

Cummins Inc; Town of Mineral Point (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Mineral Point, WI is seeking a 1st shift Product Design Technician - Level II. You will create and maintain precise product drawings and models, ensuring compliance with Cummins and industry standards.

The role emphasizes GD&T, configuration control, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, with opportunity to influence product lifecycle and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree in a relevant field may be required.
• Export controls/sanctions licensing may be required.
• Requires some work experience with intermediate level knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure model and drawing quality.
• Create and maintain product specifications utilizing Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing.
• Utilize CAD data management tools for configuration control and security.
• Ensure application of company, industry, national, and international standards.
• Process internal engineering work requests.
• Engage with required functional areas as needed.
• Participate in the maintenance of standards and practices which ensure quality.
• Participate in Drawing Quality Reviews.
• Tooling design.
• Process troubleshooting.
• Safety / Production improvements.

Skills

CAD Modeling

GD&T

Drawing standards

Config management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

CAD data mgmt

Job description

We are looking for a talented 1st shift Product Design Technician - Level II to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Mineral Point, WI.

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

• Ensure Specification Accuracy: You will create and maintain precise product drawings and models that meet Cummins, industry, and international standards-supporting product integrity and compliance.
• Drive Quality Through GD&T: By applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, you will help ensure that parts fit and function as intended, reducing errors and improving manufacturability.
• Safeguard Design Data: Your use of CAD data management tools will protect sensitive design information and maintain configuration control, supporting secure and efficient workflows.
• Support Engineering Operations: Processing internal engineering work requests keeps projects moving and ensures timely delivery of design updates and documentation.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Engaging with cross-functional teams will help align design specifications with broader engineering, manufacturing, and quality goals.
• Uphold Standards and Best Practices: You will contribute to the development and maintenance of drawing standards and practices, reinforcing consistency and excellence across the organization.
• Enhance Drawing Quality: Participating in Drawing Quality Reviews allows you to identify and correct issues early, improving the overall reliability of product documentation.
• Impact Product Lifecycle: Your work directly influences how products are designed, built, and maintained, playing a key role in Cummins' performance and customer satisfaction.

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

• Strong CAD Modeling Skills: Ability to create accurate and standards-compliant Computer Aided Design models that support system-level analyses like Dimensional Variation and Finite Element Analysis.
• Deep Understanding of Mechanical Systems: A solid grasp of mechanical design principles and lifecycle requirements to develop innovative, robust solutions that meet both Cummins and customer expectations.
• Specification Development Expertise: Proficiency in generating complete and precise product specifications- including solid models, BOMs, and detailed drawings that clearly communicate design intent across functions.
• Effective Configuration and Change Management: Skill in managing product data from concept through obsolescence, ensuring traceability, integrity, and timely communication of changes.
• Decision-Making and Results Orientation: Ability to make sound, timely decisions and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes, even in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Complex Problem-Solving: Capacity to analyze and make sense of large volumes of technical information, including contradictory data, to solve design and engineering challenges effectively.

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 associate's 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 some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures model and drawing quality.
• Creates and maintains product specifications utilizing Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing.
• Utilizes Computer Aided Design (CAD) data management tools for configuration control and to maintain security.
• Ensures application of company, industry, national, and international standards.
• Processes internal engineering work requests.
• Engages with required functional areas as needed.
• Participate in the maintenance of standards and practices which ensure quality.
• Participate in Drawing Quality Reviews.
• Tooling Design.
• Process troubleshooting.
• Safety / Production improvements.

Job

Engineering

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

ReqID

2438593

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

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