Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12AM

Cummins • Columbus, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls. This role involves configuring and operating data acquisition systems, analyzing data, writing computer programs for analysis, configuring engine test programs, interpreting results, making adjustments, and maintaining electronic files. The technician will also perform rig, engine, and component builds, tear downs, and inspections, grade and measure components, and fabricate necessary parts. They will install engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs, design, document, and execute test plans, and prepare test reports. The position requires understanding and applying company and department guidelines, working with and training apprentices and technicians, and interfacing with customers, suppliers, and engineers. Coordination of programs, participation in quality procedures and improvement projects, and developing presentations are also key aspects. Safety, confidentiality, and participation in audits are mandatory.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with Department of Labor Certification, OR Associate’s degree from an accredited technical program with at least two years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR relevant military education and experience.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation troubleshooting skills, with willingness to learn emissions measurement systems.
• Ability to follow written procedures, document work accurately, and use digital tools for tracking tasks and issues.
• Strong sense of urgency, teamwork, and comfort working in a fast-paced test-cell environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, maintenance, or test environment.
• Exposure to regulated or quality-controlled environments (e.g., ISO, calibration labs, automotive or engine testing).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responds promptly to emissions test cell instrumentation issues as they arise.
• Performs initial troubleshooting, basic diagnostics, and corrective actions following established procedures.
• Escalates issues to senior technicians, engineers, or supervisors per defined escalation paths when issues cannot be resolved independently.
• Records all support activities using the department’s PowerApps tracking tool, including problem descriptions, troubleshooting steps, time spent, and any parts replaced.
• Maintains clear, accurate notes to support shift handovers, trend analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Gains proficiency over time in performing required regulatory and internal verifications and calibrations (e.g., 35-day, 6-month, and annual checks).
• Supports calibration activities across ISO 17025-accredited CVS systems as well as approximately 25 additional test cells supported by the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees