Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 PM Shift

Cummins•Columbus, OH

4d•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, and documenting all collected data. The technician will also perform rig, engine, and component builds, tear downs, and inspections, including grading and measuring components. Fabrication of necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings is also a key part of the role. Installation of engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs is required, utilizing common tools such as Calterm, Asset, and Cyflex. The position also includes designing, documenting, and executing test plans, preparing test reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and ensuring compliance with company and department rules. This role involves working with and training apprentices and technicians, interfacing with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions, and coordinating programs through planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking. Participation in the maintenance of quality procedures, leading and participating in improvement projects, and developing and giving presentations are also expected. Adherence to all safety policies and procedures, demonstrating confidentiality, and participating in self- and team-audits are mandatory.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related field.
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.
Must do all mandatory training to remain compliant in their roles (HSE, CLC courses, bottle training, LOTO, etc.).
Must communicate with internal customers via email and collaboration applications (i.e. MS Teams).
Expected to obtain forklift license.
Expected to be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.
Expected to fulfill daily functional requirements via 5S methodology.
Expected to learn necessary fabrication skills and diagnostic skills.
Expected to review their time sheet every week.
Expected to purchase all necessary tools to work in the Laboratory.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Calterm, Asset, Cyflex.

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 and 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.
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.