Instrumentation & Test Systems Technician

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to operate, calibrate, install and repair instrumentation and data acquisition systems in support of the Emissions Technology Lab.

The role involves building test articles, maintaining electronic documentation, and coordinating with engineers and customers. Responsibilities include maintaining test benches, readouts, and monitoring systems, performing preventative maintenance, and leading improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent 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 OR Relevant military education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition and test systems is required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.

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; 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.
• Leads and participates in improvement projects; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.

Skills

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring diagrams

PC networking

Maintenance

Team training

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Digital multimeter

Soldering iron

Function generator

Horiba MEXA-7K

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician to operate, calibrate, install and repair instrumentation and data acquisition systems in support of the Emissions Technology Lab.

The role involves building test articles, maintaining electronic documentation, and coordinating with engineers and customers. Responsibilities include maintaining test benches, readouts, and monitoring systems, performing preventative maintenance, and leading improvement initiatives