Instrumentation Engineering Associate - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

100% On-Site

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Associate to join our team in Columbus, IN. The role focuses on leading data acquisition system development, hardware and software expertise, test setup, and customer-facing coordination.

The candidate will design and test instrumentation, train others, and interact with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. A strong background in electrical systems and problem solving is required, with a readiness to work on-site 100%.

Qualifications

• Test rig build experience required.
• Strong electrical work background.
• Proven troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to design and develop electrical schematics/prints.

Responsibilities

• Leads group members to meet targets (cost, quality, delivery).
• Designs, develops, and documents data acquisition systems; coordinates tests; troubleshoots problems.
• Schedules and prioritizes projects; interfaces with internal/external customers and support groups.
• Specifies, purchases, and maintains equipment; fabricates prototypes; executes field tests.

Skills

Test rig build

Electrical work

Troubleshooting

Schematics/prints

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associates degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

We are looking for a talented Instrumentation Engineering Associate to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.

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

• Leads group members in daily activities required to meet targets; responsible for cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Designs, develops, and documents new data acquisition systems; serves as expert in hardware and software systems; coordinates and sets up tests;troubleshoots problems, Assists and trains other employees as needed.
• Schedules and prioritizes projects in order to produce optimal results; schedules work by interfacing with customers both internal and external as well as support groups within the company.
• Specifies, purchases, and maintains equipment; fabricates prototypes; designs and executes field tests.
• Uses a number of general tools including but not limited to digital multimeter, soldering iron, function generator, and frequency generator.
• Reads and interprets electrical wiring diagrams.
• Communicates (oral and written) technical information to a diverse customer base.Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of qualityprocedures.
• Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching.
• Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies.
• Interacts effectively with all s of employees throughout the company.
• Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performsproblem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops,leads, and participates in improvement projects.
• Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
• Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.
• Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associatedcorrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.
• Travels as required by the position.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

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

• Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.
• Data Reporting - Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.
• Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.
• Test Article Build - Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test.
• Test Setup and Configuration - Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance - Interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.
• Data Quality - Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.
• Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

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. Must pass all related testing.

Experience

Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

• Test rig build experience required
• Strong electrical work background
• Proven troubleshooting skills
• Ability to design and develop electrical schematics/prints

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2426601

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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