Mechanical Engineering Technical Support Specialist - OCU - Technical - 2nd Shift

Cummins•Seymour, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technical Support Specialist to support engineering at its facility in Seymour, Indiana. The role involves preparing and testing production and experimental engines and components, operating test equipment and data acquisition systems, documenting test results, and supporting engineers and technicians. The specialist also fabricates hardware from prints and drawings, troubleshoots engine and test cell issues, and performs preventive maintenance. The position requires following safety and quality procedures, maintaining a clean and organized workplace, participating in audits and improvement projects, and communicating with internal teams, customers, and suppliers as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimal relevant experience required.
Knowledge of health and safety practices and willingness to identify and report safety concerns.
Ability to configure and operate data acquisition systems and prepare trustworthy test data.
Ability to prepare clear test documentation presenting methods, instrument settings, data, and analysis.
Ability to interpret test plans and equipment specifications and configure test setups according to safety and environmental requirements.
Ability to assemble test articles for functional testing, including installation or accommodation of instrumentation.
Ability to interpret maintenance records and data and support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Ability to identify and correct data quality issues.
Systematic problem-solving skills, including identifying causes and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
Action orientation, effective communication, sound decision-making, ability to manage complexity, and consistent results.
Ability to work effectively with people with different perspectives and backgrounds.
Ability to follow written work requests, prints, drawings, procedures, and safety requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and participate in audits and corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

School-to-work program experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Disassemble, inspect, measure, and rebuild production and experimental engines and components, recording measurements and findings.
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems; review and analyze data for accuracy and suitability.
Install engines and components in test cells or test rigs and support test setup, execution, and teardown.
Fabricate piping, tubing, brackets, and related hardware from prints, drawings, and specifications.
Diagnose engine, instrumentation, and test cell problems and document root causes and corrective actions as needed.
Operate engines or rigs, measure and record requested data, and perform preventive maintenance on engines, test cells, and test rigs.
Execute written work requests or work orders and report results in the specified format and systems.
Support technicians and engineers with build, test, and troubleshooting activities and communicate across teams.
Interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions as required.
Follow and help maintain quality procedures; participate in audits and associated corrective actions.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace and comply with departmental and company safety policies and procedures, including use of required PPE.
Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs.
Develop and deliver presentations to customers and suppliers as required.