OCU-Technical-Cross-Functional Engineering Associate-1st Shift

Cummins • Columbus, IN

116d • $70,720 - $85,280

About The Position

Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Designs, develops, and documents new data acquisition systems; serves as expert in hardware and software systems; coordinates and sets up tests; troubleshoots problems. Schedules and prioritizes projects in order to produce optimal results; schedules work by interfacing with customers both internal and external as well as support groups within the company. Specifies, purchases, and maintains equipment; fabricates prototypes; designs and executes field tests. Uses a number of general tools including but not limited to digital multimeter, soldering iron, function generator, and frequency generator. Reads and interprets electrical wiring diagrams. Communicates (oral and written) technical information to a diverse customer base. Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching. Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies. Interacts effectively with employees throughout the company. Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects. Manages own work and adjusts work priorities in order to meet the demands; participates in self and team audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
• Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Must pass all related testing.
• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Inventory software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, updates and administers department databases, wikis, websites, systems, security status and technical libraries.
• Assists with the migration from one technology platform to another technology platform.
• Participates in the engineering application certification process.
• Monitors and audits function-related activities.
• Aligns engineering department training and communication process.
• Defines and maintains workstations used specifically for the technologies administered.
• Provides engineering support and administration expertise for databases, technologies, web sites and technical libraries.
• Ability to troubleshoot engineering system functionality and interfaces.
• Participates in the development of technologies, websites, wikis or databases.
• Ensures installation, set-up and technical support for new and existing systems.
• Provides global support for data maintenance.
• Manages global data and supports systems.
• Coordinates related financial activities such as tracking charges and charge backs.
• Interfaces with financial systems.
• Analyzes, compares, and reports related financial data.
• Initiates, develops, leads improvement processes.
• Actively participates in self- and team audits and resulting process improvements.
• Develops and conducts training programs.
• Understands the structure of the organization and maintains a strong network across departments.
• Draws on network to answer questions, solve problems, and successfully execute responsibilities.
• Supports and troubleshoots engineering test operations/measurement in multiple locations.
• Manages schedules and organizes tests and issues.
• Facilitates the prioritization process for testing.
• Works with engineers to develop measurement techniques.
• Designs more effective measurement methods and data acquisition processes and equipment.
• Develops and executes measurement plans.
• Leads the troubleshooting process.
• Verifies proposed solutions.
• Designs and procures fixtures for special tests.
• Creates software needed for special applications.
• Documents hardware test measurements and test summaries.
• Provides support to resolve test issues.
• Leads the test/measurement and issue resolution process.
• May lead the development and execution of customer/supplier agreements with engineers.
• Performs data analysis and documents in Technical Reports.
• Presents test findings.
• Provides technical support for customers worldwide.
• Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities.
• Performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications.
• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
• Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.
• Travels as required by the position.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree