Instrumentation Engineering Technician: Data & Test Systems

Cummins Inc.; Columbus, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to operate, calibrate, install, and program instrumentation and data acquisition systems for testing. You will maintain test cells, rigs, and PC networks supporting instrumentation activities, while fabricating fixtures and maintaining documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across engineering teams and suppliers to drive reliability and test quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent with Department of LaborCertification or Associates/Bachelors in a related field with experience.
• Preferred hands-on experience with electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience building, maintaining, or troubleshooting test equipment or industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Maintains data acquisition systems, test cells, rigs and rooms; calibrates, installs, programs, troubleshoots and assembles test systems and instrumentation.
• Installs and troubleshoots PCs and networks used for instrumentation activities.
• Evaluates and specifies new equipment; installs and maintains electronic engine monitoring systems.
• Fabricates and assembles test fixtures and servo-hydraulic systems; calibrates sensors and transducers; installs strain gauges and thermocouples.
• Maintains parts inventories and creates electronic documentation.
• Interacts with customers, suppliers, engineers and other functions; coordinates programs.
• Leads and participates in improvement projects; develops and gives presentations.

Skills

Data Acquisition

Data Reporting

Test System Design

Test Article Build

Test Setup

Action oriented

Effective communication

Decision quality

Drives results

Safety fundamentals

Preventative maintenance

Problem solving

Value differences

Education

Education requirements

Tools

Digital multimeter

Soldering iron

Function generator

Frequency generator

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to operate, calibrate, install, and program instrumentation and data acquisition systems for testing. You will maintain test cells, rigs, and PC networks supporting instrumentation activities, while fabricating fixtures and maintaining documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across engineering teams and suppliers to drive reliability and test quality.