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

Cummins•Columbus, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation Engineering Technician specializing in Emissions at its Columbus, Indiana facility. The role provides first-line instrumentation support for emissions test cells, including responding to issues, performing initial troubleshooting and corrective actions, and escalating unresolved problems through established channels. The technician records support activities in the department’s PowerApps tracking tool to support shift handovers, trend analysis, and continuous improvement. The position operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems. It supports test cells, rigs and rig rooms; electronic engine monitoring systems; PCs and networks used for instrumentation work; and equipment such as hydraulic systems, shakers, and test fixtures. The technician also supports required regulatory and internal verifications and calibrations, including 35-day, six-month, and annual checks, across ISO 17025-accredited CVS systems and approximately 25 additional test cells. The role includes preparing samples and conducting tests, reporting test methods and results, designing and configuring functional test systems, assembling test articles, and setting up test equipment in accordance with test plans and safety and environmental requirements. Other activities include maintaining inventories and electronic documentation, coordinating programs, supporting quality procedures and audits, participating in improvement projects, and working with and training apprentices and technicians. The position interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions and requires compliance with company, department, and safety rules. Education pathways include a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent with Department of Labor Certification; an associate degree in a related accredited program and at least two years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or relevant military education and experience. The posting lists a 4x10 PM shift.

Requirements

Basic mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation troubleshooting skills and willingness to learn emissions measurement systems.
Ability to follow written procedures, document work accurately, and use digital tools to track tasks and issues.
Strong sense of urgency, teamwork, and comfort working in a fast-paced test-cell environment.
One of the stated education and experience pathways: high school diploma, GED, or equivalent with Department of Labor Certification; an associate degree in a related accredited program and at least two years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or relevant military education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, maintenance, or test environment.
Exposure to regulated or quality-controlled environments, such as ISO or calibration labs, automotive testing, or engine testing.

Responsibilities

Provide first-line instrumentation support for emissions test cells; troubleshoot issues, perform basic diagnostics and corrective actions, and escalate unresolved issues according to defined procedures.
Record support activities in the department’s PowerApps tracking tool, including problem descriptions, troubleshooting steps, time spent, and parts replaced.
Learn and perform required regulatory and internal verifications and calibrations, including 35-day, six-month, and annual checks.
Operate, calibrate, install, program, repair, design, and fabricate instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Maintain data acquisition systems, test cell operations, rigs, and rig rooms; troubleshoot, repair, and assemble test systems and instrumentation.
Install, operate, modify, and troubleshoot PCs and PC networks used for instrumentation engineering activities.
Evaluate and specify equipment, develop new 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, and install and calibrate strain gauges and micro thermocouples.
Prepare samples, verify equipment calibration, and perform tests according to approved procedures or work instructions.
Prepare documentation that clearly presents testing methods, instrument settings, data, and analysis.
Interpret test equipment specifications and select and integrate equipment, instrumentation, and software for functional test systems.
Assemble test articles and configure test setups according to test requirements, test plans, and local safety and environmental requirements.
Maintain parts and equipment inventories and create and maintain electronic documentation.
Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and use general tools such as digital multimeters, soldering irons, function generators, and frequency generators.
Work with and train apprentices and technicians; interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
Coordinate programs, including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
Participate in quality procedures, self- and team-audits, and associated corrective actions.
Lead and participate in improvement projects; develop and deliver presentations to customers and suppliers.
Follow company and department rules, safety policies, confidentiality requirements, and other applicable procedures.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.