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 configuring and operating data acquisition systems, analyzing data, writing computer programs for analysis and interpretation, and configuring engine test programs. 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. The technician will install engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs, use common tools such as Calterm, Asset, and Cyflex, and design, document, and execute test plans. They will also prepare test reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations, and ensure adherence to company and department rules. This position involves working with and training apprentices and technicians, interfacing with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions, and coordinating programs. Participation in the maintenance of quality procedures, leading and participating in improvement projects, and developing and giving presentations are also expected. The role requires strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures and demonstration of confidentiality.

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.

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.
Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.
Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.
Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.
Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.
Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test.
Interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.
Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.
Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.
Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Actively participates in daily 5S efforts.
Maintains a clean, neat, orderly, and productive workspace.
Maintains daily test cell and work order logbooks.
Consistently runs daily Test Readiness Verification (TRV).
Consistently updates Multi-State Utilization (MSU) Board.
Consistently reviews/approves timecards.
Maintains good relations, communication, and a spirit of collaboration with customers and cross-functional departments.
Maintains engines on test.
Completes all mandatory training by required deadlines.