Engine Test Technician & Data Specialist

Cummins Inc; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support engine testing and development at the Seymour, IN facility. You will configure data acquisition, conduct tests, troubleshoot instrumentation, and compile reports to inform engineering decisions.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, maintenance of test rigs, and collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and apprentices. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls; diagnoses problems and initiates resolutions.
• Configures data acquisition systems and analyzes data; writes programs to assist analysis and interpretation.
• Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
• Creates sketches for machining and fabricates piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Installs engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs.
• Designs, documents, and executes test plans; prepares test reports with findings and recommendations.
• Trains apprentices and technicians; interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers.
• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.

Skills

Health & Safety

Action oriented

Effective communication

Complexity management

Decision making

Results driven

Data acquisition

Data reporting

Test system design

Test setup

Test article build

Maintenance

Data quality

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in related field

Bachelors degree in related field

Tools

Cyflex

Calterm

Indicom

AVL

Horiba

CAI

FTIR

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support engine testing and development at the Seymour, IN facility. You will configure data acquisition, conduct tests, troubleshoot instrumentation, and compile reports to inform engineering decisions.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, maintenance of test rigs, and collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and apprentices. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.