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

Cummins•Columbus, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation Engineering Technician supports engineering operations at Cummins Inc.’s facility in Columbus, Indiana, including the Emissions Technology Lab at CTC. The role operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems. It maintains data acquisition systems, test cells, rigs, rig rooms, test systems, and general and specialized instrumentation. The technician also works with PCs and PC networks used in instrumentation engineering and installs and maintains electronic engine monitoring systems. The position includes hands-on maintenance, calibration, and installation of emissions benches, including Horiba MEXA-7K, Horiba MEXA-ONE, AVL Slimline, AVL 483, and FTIR systems. Work may involve teardown and servicing of analyzers, gas-flow-path plumbing, orifices, and pumps; rebuilding pumps; cleaning sample lines; and performing 40 CFR Part 1065 verification checks to support regulatory compliance. The technician maintains accurate records of emissions benches in tracking systems such as Maximo and IndySoft. Additional work includes fabricating and assembling test fixtures and servo-hydraulic systems; operating, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic systems, shakers, and rigs; calibrating transducers and systems; installing and calibrating strain gauges and thermocouples; managing parts and equipment inventories; and creating and maintaining electronic documentation. The role uses general tools such as digital multimeters, soldering irons, function generators, and frequency generators, and requires reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams. The technician applies company and department rules and guidelines, follows safety policies and procedures, maintains confidentiality as required, and participates in audits, corrective actions, quality procedures, and improvement projects. The role also involves working with and training apprentices and technicians; interfacing with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions; coordinating programs; and developing and delivering presentations. The schedule is weeknights, Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with Department of Labor Certification; or an associate degree from an accredited related program and at least two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or relevant military education and experience.
Ability to perform hands-on instrumentation, data acquisition, test-system, and emissions bench maintenance and calibration duties.
Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams.
Ability to prepare test data and documentation clearly and accurately.
Ability to follow safety, quality, and regulatory procedures, including 40 CFR Part 1065 verification checks.

Responsibilities

Operate, calibrate, install, program, repair, design, and fabricate instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Maintain data acquisition systems, test cells, rigs, rig rooms, test systems, and instrumentation; troubleshoot, repair, and assemble equipment as needed.
Install, operate, modify, and troubleshoot PCs and PC networks used for instrumentation engineering activities.
Evaluate and specify equipment, develop technology, and install and maintain electronic engine monitoring systems.
Fabricate and assemble test fixtures and servo-hydraulic systems; operate, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems, shakers, and rigs.
Calibrate transducers and systems; install and calibrate strain gauges and thermocouples.
Maintain parts and equipment inventories and create and maintain electronic documentation.
Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and use general instrumentation tools.
Prepare samples, verify equipment calibration, and perform tests according to approved standards or work instructions; provide trustworthy test data to engineers or customers.
Prepare clear test documentation describing methods, instrument settings, data, and analysis.
Interpret test specifications or customer requirements; select and integrate equipment, instrumentation, and software; and assess lab equipment capability and support infrastructure.
Assemble test articles according to requirements, including instrumentation installations or accommodations.
Interpret test plans, determine test-space setup and orientation in accordance with safety and environmental requirements, and fabricate required systems.
Perform hands-on maintenance, calibration, and installation of emissions benches, including Horiba MEXA-7K, Horiba MEXA-ONE, AVL Slimline, AVL 483, and FTIR systems.
Service emissions bench components, including analyzers, gas-flow-path plumbing, orifices, and pumps; rebuild pumps and clean sample lines as needed.
Perform 40 CFR Part 1065 verification checks on emissions benches.
Maintain accurate emissions bench records in tracking systems such as Maximo and IndySoft.
Work with and train apprentices and technicians; interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
Coordinate programs, including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking; develop and deliver presentations to customers and suppliers.
Participate in quality procedures, improvement projects, self- and team-audits, and associated corrective actions.
Follow safety policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality as required, and perform other duties as needed.