Cross-Functional Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Cummins•Columbus, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists engineers in applying technical principles of metrology as related to test systems and processes. Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement devices, from hand gauges and multimeters to complex measurement systems e.g. Coordinates Measurement Machines and Multifunction Calibrators. Serves as a technical resource to assist lab managers, engineers and customers in the interpretation of product requirements, selection of appropriate current test methods/technology and analyze and interpret measurement data. Provides basic programming, training, and operation of measurement and test equipment. Develops and document testing methods and procedures. Manages indirect material purchases of lab consumables. Helps to maintain the housekeeping in the work area in keeping with a high precision testing environment. Manages proper maintenance and calibration of the measurement and test equipment. Adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Demonstrates the specific technical skills (e.g., Dimensional Metrology, Electrical Metrology, General Laboratory/Quality systems) to support the position as required. 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.

Requirements

Mechanical Expertise – Strong hands-on experience with tools, and troubleshooting.
Team Collaboration – Ability to work effectively in a team setting, communicate clearly, and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Attention to Detail – Precision in following instructions, inspecting components, and ensuring quality control.
Problem-Solving Ability – Capacity to analyze mechanical issues, think critically, and develop effective solutions.
Adaptability & Learning – Willingness to learn new techniques, work with evolving technologies, and adjust to changing environments.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related filed and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related field.
Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement devices, from hand gauges and multimeters to complex measurement systems e.g. Coordinates Measurement Machines and Multifunction Calibrators.
Serves as a technical resource to assist lab managers, engineers and customers in the interpretation of product requirements, selection of appropriate current test methods/technology and analyze and interpret measurement data.
Provides basic programming, training, and operation of measurement and test equipment.
Develops and document testing methods and procedures.
Manages indirect material purchases of lab consumables.
Helps to maintain the housekeeping in the work area in keeping with a high precision testing environment.
Manages proper maintenance and calibration of the measurement and test equipment.
Adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Demonstrates the specific technical skills (e.g., Dimensional Metrology, Electrical Metrology, General Laboratory/Quality systems) to support the position as required.
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.
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.
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.