Cross-functional Engineering Associate - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Cummins•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Cross-functional Engineering Associate 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: Supports and troubleshoots engineering test operations/measurement in multiple locations. Manages schedules and organizes tests and issues; facilitates the prioritization process for testing. Works with engineers to develop measurement techniques; designs more effective measurement methods and data acquisition processes and equipment; develops and executes measurement plans; leads the troubleshooting process; verifies proposed solutions; designs and procures fixtures for special tests; creates software needed for special applications; documents hardware test measurements and test summaries. Provides support to resolve test issues; leads the test/measurement and issue resolution process; may lead the development and execution of customer/supplier agreements with engineers. Performs data analysis and documents in Technical Reports; presents test findings. Provides technical support for customers worldwide. Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching. Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies. Interacts effectively with all of employees throughout the company. Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking. Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects. Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures. Demonstrates confidentiality as required. Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required. Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands. Travels as required by the position. Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Requirements

Multimeter use for troubleshooting
Electrical schematics interpretation
Building rigs and fixtures as needed
CANalyzer and other CAN tools
Calterm
Ability to occasionally perform vehicle work at other locations
Basic plumbing
Sensors and other IO
Role will be in the HIL (Hardware In The Loop) lab at CEP performing returned parts testing on BEV hardware such as junction boxes, traction inverters, motors.
A mixture of mechanical and electrical skills would be used.

Nice To Haves

Desire to become NFPA70e certified to work on HV systems

Responsibilities

Supports and troubleshoots engineering test operations/measurement in multiple locations.
Manages schedules and organizes tests and issues; facilitates the prioritization process for testing.
Works with engineers to develop measurement techniques; designs more effective measurement methods and data acquisition processes and equipment; develops and executes measurement plans; leads the troubleshooting process; verifies proposed solutions; designs and procures fixtures for special tests; creates software needed for special applications; documents hardware test measurements and test summaries.
Provides support to resolve test issues; leads the test/measurement and issue resolution process; may lead the development and execution of customer/supplier agreements with engineers.
Performs data analysis and documents in Technical Reports; presents test findings.
Provides technical support for customers worldwide.
Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching.
Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies.
Interacts effectively with all of employees throughout the company.
Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects.
Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.
Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.
Travels as required by the position.
Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.
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.
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.
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.
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.