Instrumentation Technician: Data Acquisition & Test Systems

PowerToFly; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to join our team on-site in Columbus, IN. The role focuses on operating, calibrating and maintaining instrumentation and data acquisition systems within test cells and engine monitoring contexts.

The position requires strong troubleshooting, wiring diagram interpretation, and hands-on skills with electronics, hydraulics, and PCs used in instrumentation tasks. Relevant education and/or military experience are accepted.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Maintains data acquisition systems, test cells operations, rigs and rig rooms; calibrates, installs, programs, troubleshoots, repairs and assembles test systems, general and specialized instrumentation.
• Installs, operates, modifies, and troubleshoots PCs and PC networks used for instrumentation engineering activities.
• Evaluates and specifies new equipment; develops new technology; installs and maintains electronic engine monitoring systems.
• Fabricates and assembles test fixtures and servo-hydraulic systems; operates, troubleshoots, and repairs hydraulic systems, shakers, and rigs; calibrates transducers and systems; installs and calibrates strain gauges and thermocouples (micro).
• Maintains parts and equipment inventories.
• Creates and maintains electronic documentation.
• Reads and interprets electrical wiring diagrams.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.

Skills

Data Acquisition

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical Diagrams

Safety

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent with DoL Certification

Tools

Digital multimeter

Soldering iron

Function generator

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to join our team on-site in Columbus, IN. The role focuses on operating, calibrating and maintaining instrumentation and data acquisition systems within test cells and engine monitoring contexts.

The position requires strong troubleshooting, wiring diagram interpretation, and hands-on skills with electronics, hydraulics, and PCs used in instrumentation tasks. Relevant education and/or military experience are accepted.