Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 AM

Cummins•Columbus, IN

16d•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 collected data. The technician will also perform rig, engine, and component builds, tear downs, and inspections, as well as grading and measuring components. Fabrication of necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings is also a key part of the role. The position requires installing engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs, using common tools, and designing, documenting, and executing test plans. The technician will provide input during test plan creation, prepare test reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and understand and apply 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 giving presentations are also expected. The technician must know and comply with all safety policies and procedures, demonstrate confidentiality, and participate in self- and team-audits. Other miscellaneous duties as required to get the job done will also be performed.

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.
Must pass all related testing.
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

Competencies: Health and Safety Fundamentals
Action oriented
Communicates effectively
Manages complexity
Decision quality
Drives results
Data Acquisition
Data Reporting
Product Function Test System Design
Test Setup and Configuration
Test Article Build
Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
Data Quality
Problem Solving
Values differences

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.
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.
Execute mechanical work and through AVL PUMA data acquisition systems.
Support internal customer test plans and program related needs.
Promote teamwork through offering/accepting guidance from others.