Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Cummins•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls. This role involves diagnosing issues, configuring and operating data acquisition systems, analyzing data, writing computer programs for analysis, and interpreting results. The technician will also perform builds, tear downs, and inspections of rigs, engines, and components, grade and measure components, and fabricate necessary parts. They will install engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs, use common tools like Calterm, Asset, and Cyflex, and design, document, and execute test plans. The position requires understanding and applying company and department guidelines, training apprentices, interfacing with customers and engineers, coordinating programs, and participating in quality procedures and improvement projects. The role also involves developing and giving presentations.

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.
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.
Strong Mechanical Competency
Strong Organizational Skills
MS-Office Apps Competency
Understanding of Hydraulics

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; 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.