Mechanical Engineering Technical Support Specialist - OCU - Technical - 3x12 AM Shift

Cummins • Columbus, OH

13h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineering Technical Support Specialist 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: Disassembles and rebuilds production and experimental engines and components, measures and records measurements. Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness. Installs engines and components in test cells or test rigs. Fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings. Diagnoses engine and test cell problems. Configures and operates engines or rigs, measuring and recording data as requested, and performs preventative maintenance on engines, test cells or test rigs. Executes written work requests and reports on results in a specified format. Supports technicians and engineers as required. Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers and other functions. Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. Participates in improvement projects. Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers. Maintains cleanliness within the workplace. Knows and complies with departmental 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

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Minimal relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• School to work program experience in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and rebuilds production and experimental engines and components, measures and records measurements.
• Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness.
• Installs engines and components in test cells or test rigs.
• Fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Diagnoses engine and test cell problems.
• Configures and operates engines or rigs, measuring and recording data as requested, and performs preventative maintenance on engines, test cells or test rigs.
• Executes written work requests and reports on results in a specified format.
• Supports technicians and engineers as required.
• Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers and other functions.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Participates in improvement projects.
• Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers.
• Maintains cleanliness within the workplace.
• Knows and complies with departmental 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.
• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Consistently achieves 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.
• Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Actively participates in daily 5S efforts.
• Maintains a clean, neat, orderly, and productive workspace.
• Maintains daily test cell and work order logbooks.
• Consistently runs daily Test Readiness Verification (TRV).
• Consistently updates Multi-State Utilization (MSU) Board.
• Consistently reviews/approves timecards.
• Maintains good relations, communication, and a spirit of collaboration with customers and cross-functional departments.
• Maintains engines on test.
• Completes all mandatory training by required deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED