Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Cummins•Columbus, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact by conducting performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; performing diagnosis of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiating appropriate resolutions. You will also configure and operate data acquisition systems; analyze and review data for appropriateness; write computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configure engine test programs; interpret results and make necessary adjustments; document, define data collected, and maintain electronic files. Additionally, you will perform rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections; grade and measure components; create sketches for machining and fabricate necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings; install engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells, test rigs; use common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.; design, document, and execute test plans; provide input during the creation of test plans; prepare test reports to include findings, conclusions and recommendations. You will understand and apply appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work. You will work with and train apprentices and technicians. You will interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions. You will coordinate programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking. You will participate in the maintenance of quality procedures. You will lead and participate in improvement projects. You will develop and give presentations to customers and suppliers. You will know and comply with all safety policies and procedures. You will demonstrate confidentiality as required. You will participate in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action. You will perform other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Requirements

Uses common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.

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.
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.