Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 2nd Shift

Cummins•Seymour, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to support engineering development testing at its facility in Seymour, Indiana. The role supports engine test cells by maintaining data collection systems and engine/test-cell instrumentation, performing mechanical work, and collecting data for engineering development purposes. The technician conducts performance and reliability tests on engines, components, systems, and controls; diagnoses engine, component, system, control, and test-cell problems; and helps resolve them. The role involves building, disassembling, inspecting, measuring, and rebuilding engines, rigs, and components; installing engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs; configuring and operating data acquisition systems; reviewing and analyzing test data; and documenting results. The technician may write programs to support data analysis, configure test programs, and maintain electronic files. The position also includes fabricating piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings; creating sketches for machining; designing and executing test plans and preparing reports; coordinating programs and supporting quality and improvement activities. The technician works with and trains apprentices and technicians and interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions. The role requires compliance with company, departmental, quality, and safety procedures, as well as maintaining workplace cleanliness and confidentiality as required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with Department of Labor Certification; alternatively, an associate degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Department of Labor Certification or an equivalent four-year education/experience requirement: a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an associate degree in a related field plus at least two years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting engine test cells, data collection systems, engine/test-cell instrumentation, mechanical work, and engineering development data collection, as described in the qualifications.
Ability to configure and operate data acquisition systems, review and analyze data, and prepare testing documentation and reports.
Ability to assemble test articles and install instrumentation, fabricate test setups from prints and drawings, and diagnose engine and test-cell problems.
Ability to understand and apply company and departmental rules, quality procedures, and safety policies.

Responsibilities

Conduct performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.
Diagnose engine, component, system, control, and test-cell problems and initiate appropriate resolutions.
Configure and operate data acquisition systems; analyze and review data for appropriateness; document collected data and maintain electronic files.
Write computer programs to assist with data analysis and interpretation, configure engine test programs, interpret results, and make necessary adjustments.
Build, tear down, inspect, disassemble, and rebuild rigs, engines, and components; grade, measure, and record component measurements.
Create machining sketches and fabricate piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
Install engines and instrumentation in test cells and test rigs.
Design, document, and execute test plans; contribute to test-plan creation; prepare reports including findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Coordinate programs, including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
Work with and train apprentices and technicians; interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
Participate in maintaining quality procedures, audits, corrective actions, and improvement projects.
Develop and deliver presentations to customers and suppliers.
Maintain workplace cleanliness and comply with company, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrate confidentiality as required and perform other duties as needed.