Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 AM

Cummins•Columbus, OH

22d•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, and writing computer programs for analysis. The technician will also perform builds, tear downs, and inspections of rigs, engines, and components, and create sketches for machining and fabricate necessary parts. They will install engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs, and use common tools such as Calterm, Asset, and Cyflex. The position requires designing, documenting, and executing test plans, preparing test reports with findings and recommendations, and understanding company and department guidelines. Additionally, the role involves training apprentices and technicians, interfacing with customers and suppliers, coordinating programs, and participating in quality maintenance and improvement projects. The technician must comply with all safety policies and procedures and demonstrate 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.
Must do all mandatory training to remain compliant in their roles (HSE, CLC courses, bottle training, LOTO, etc.).
Communicate with internal customers via email and collaboration applications (i.e. MS Teams).
Obtain forklift license.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Fulfill daily functional requirements via 5S methodology.
Learn necessary fabrication skills and diagnostic skills.
Review time sheet every week.
Purchase all necessary tools to work in the Laboratory.

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 participates 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.