Engine Test Technician – On‑Site Mechanical Specialist

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support testing and validation of engines, components and control systems. The role involves on-site work in a collaborative environment with engineering teams and customers.

You will configure data acquisition, write analysis scripts, perform builds and inspections, and contribute to test plans and reports while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in related field.
• Must be able to work 100% on-site and complete required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.
• Configures and operates data acquisition systems and analyzes data.
• Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
• Creates sketches for machining and fabricates piping, tubing, and brackets from prints.
• Installs engines and instrumentation in test cells and test rigs.
• Leads and participates in improvement projects.
• Develops and presents test plans and reports to customers and suppliers.

Skills

Health & Safety

Action oriented

Communication

Complexity management

Decision quality

Data acquisition

Data reporting

Test system design

Test setup

Problem solving

Values differences

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associates degree (related field)

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Calterm

Asset

Cyflex

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support testing and validation of engines, components and control systems. The role involves on-site work in a collaborative environment with engineering teams and customers.

You will configure data acquisition, write analysis scripts, perform builds and inspections, and contribute to test plans and reports while adhering to safety and quality standards.