Mechanical Technician 2nd Shift

Cummins Inc; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

100% On-site

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks an engineering professional for on-site work in Wisconsin to support test readiness, instrumentation installation, and data integrity. You will collaborate on test setups, calibrations, and procedures to ensure accurate, traceable results.

The role requires problem-solving skills, strong communication, and a proactive approach to safety and process improvements within an aerospace/automotive testing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Regionally applicable certification or two-year Associates Degree may be required.
• This role may require licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Ideal candidate has troubleshooting experience with automotive systems, such as wiring, J1939 CAN, and diesel engine performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-focused practices to maintain an injury-free workplace culture.
• Build and teardown test articles to ensure reliable test readiness and minimize delays.
• Install instrumentation and calibrations to engineering standards for accurate data.
• Prepare fixtures, rigs, and equipment to support tests with minimal rework.
• Support tests to ensure consistency, repeatability, and compliance with procedures.
• Design and configure test systems by selecting appropriate equipment and software.
• Maintain data quality by organizing documentation and identifying data flaws.
• Contribute to process improvements and mentor others when needed.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication

Initiative

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year Associate's Degree (relevant field)

Tools

PIV

Hoist

Crane

J1939 CAN

Diesel engines

Job description

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

• Ensure reliable test readiness by building and tearing down test articles accurately, reducing setup errors and minimizing delays in the testing schedule.
• Protect data integrity by installing instrumentation to engineering standards, ensuring accurate measurements and dependable test results.
• Strengthen test execution by supporting tests according to established procedures, helping maintain consistency, repeatability, and compliance.
• Improve efficiency by preparing fixtures, rigs, and equipment correctly the first time, reducing rework and maximizing lab productivity.
• Increase result credibility by understanding how test equipment functions and how it influences data quality and validity.
• Enhance technical insight by applying knowledge of the product under test to identify anomalies, contributing to more accurate root cause analysis.
• Minimize downtime through effective test stand setup, troubleshooting, and proactive equipment maintenance.
• Support team success by stepping into additional duties as needed, demonstrating flexibility, ownership, and commitment to overall program goals.

To be successful, you will need to consistently demonstrate the following:

• Lead with safety first. Proactively identify hazards, report risks, and participate in corrective actions to help build an interdependent, injury-free workplace culture.
• Bring energy and urgency to every task. Take initiative on new challenges, stay action-oriented, and maintain momentum even when timelines are tight or issues arise.
• Communicate with clarity and purpose. Tailor your communication—whether written documentation, test reports, or verbal updates—so engineers, customers, and teammates clearly understand methods, results, and next steps.
• Turn complex information into clear decisions. Interpret detailed test plans, equipment specs, calibration data, and sometimes conflicting inputs to make sound, timely decisions that keep testing on track.
• Execute testing with precision and discipline. Prepare samples, verify calibrations, configure setups, and run tests exactly to approved standards so the resulting data is accurate, traceable, and defensible.
• Design and configure effective test systems. Select and integrate the right equipment, instrumentation, and software to meet test requirements while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and capability alignment.
• Protect and improve data quality. Organize documentation clearly, identify flaws in data, apply systematic problem-solving methods, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement while valuing diverse perspectives. Use preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, contribute to process improvements, mentor others when needed, and respect different viewpoints to strengthen team performance and outcomes.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.

Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

• The ideal candidate for the role will be well versed in troubleshooting automotive systems such as wiring issues, J1939 CAN communication networks, and diesel engine performance issues
• Must be able to operate PIV, Hoist, and Crane
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• Basic knowledge of Diesel Engines and Aftertreatment Components preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of computers and computer programs preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Ability to multitask many priorities or assignments at the same time

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

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.

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.