Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 4x10 PM Shift

Cummins Europe; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support engine testing and development.

You will configure data acquisition, run tests, document results, and collaborate with engineers and suppliers to improve performance and reliability. The role includes building and inspecting test articles, maintaining safety practices, and participating in quality improvements across projects.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, and test rigs.
• Configures data acquisition systems and writes programs to aid analysis.
• Performs engine and component builds, teardown, and inspections.
• Grads and measures components and creates machining sketches.
• Installs engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs.
• Designs and executes test plans and prepares reports with findings and recommendations.
• Trains apprentices and other technicians and interfaces with customers and suppliers.
• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Participates in maintenance of quality procedures and safety policies.

Skills

Performance testing

Data analysis

Machining support

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in related field

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Calterm

Asset

Cyflex

Test equipment

Job description

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineering Technician 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:

• Conducts performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; performs diagnosis of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.

• Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness; writes computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configures engine test programs; interprets results makes necessary adjustments; documents, defines data collected, and maintains electronic files.

• Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.

• Grades and measures components.

• Creates sketches for machining and fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.

• Installs engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells, test rigs.

• Uses common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.

• Designs, documents, and executes test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans; prepares test reports to include findings, conclusions and recommendations.

• Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.

• Works with and trains apprentices and technicians. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.

• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.

• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.

• Leads and participate in improvement projects. Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers.

• Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.

• Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action. Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Experience:

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.

THIS IS A 4X10HR SHIFT MON-THURS 2PM-12AM

• Actively participate in daily 5S efforts
• Maintain a clean, neat, orderly, and productive workspace.
• Maintain a daily test cell and work order logbooks.
• Consistently run daily Test Readiness Verification (TRV)
• Consistently update Multi-State Utilization (MSU) Board
• Consistently review/approve timecard.
• Maintain good relations, communication, and a spirit of collaboration with customers and cross-functional departments.
• Maintain engines on test
• Complete all mandatory training by required deadlines

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2436053

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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