Engine Test Technician - 3x12 AM Shift (Data-Driven)

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 AM Shift to join our engineering team. This role supports engine, component, system, and controls testing to validate designs and drive performance.

You will build and instrument test setups, collect and analyze data with acquisition systems, and document results to inform engineering decisions. Emphasis on safety, 5S, and continuous improvement throughout testing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent with DOL certification or an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4 years of education/experience as described (DOL certification or degree plus experience).
• Active participation in daily 5S efforts and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Maintain daily test cell and work order logbooks and run daily Test Readiness Verification (TRV).
• Maintain MSU Board and timecard reviews; ensure data integrity and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Drive product quality, performance, and reliability by executing engine, component, system, and controls testing.
• Configure data acquisition systems and analyze test results to generate insights.
• Lead test execution by designing plans, running tests, documenting results, and delivering conclusions.
• Diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions to keep projects moving forward.
• Support product development by building, instrumenting, inspecting, measuring, modifying, and validating engines and components.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain quality procedures; participate in audits.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, customers, technicians, and apprentices to align priorities.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality test operations and maintain documentation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Engineering testing

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED with DOL certification

Associates degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Test equipment calibration

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 AM Shift to join our engineering team. This role supports engine, component, system, and controls testing to validate designs and drive performance.

You will build and instrument test setups, collect and analyze data with acquisition systems, and document results to inform engineering decisions. Emphasis on safety, 5S, and continuous improvement throughout testing lifecycle.