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Cummins is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Technician — a full-time, based in Columbus, IN role. Apply directly on Cummins's careers page below.
Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12PM
Location: Columbus, IN, United States
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 in the following ways:
- 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.
About Us
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide 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.Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.Get Mechanical Engineering Technician jobs like this→
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