Cummins Inc. · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 4x10 AM Shift
3540 W. County Rd 450 South, Columbus, IN, 47201, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelCummins Inc. is a global leader in power solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician. The role involves utilizing advanced skills in materials engineering to lead projects, perform analyses, and support production and engineering groups through testing and equipment maintenance.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Performs testing in accordance with established test procedures and methodology
Consistently provides accurate and reliable test results
Has an in-depth understanding of the function on of the test equipment used to perform test and the contribution of the test equipment to the validity of the test results
Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness
Has an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the product under test to assess the contribution of the product to the validity of the test results
Performs test stand installation, troubleshooting and setups and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Provides support/recommendations to engineering for equipment supplier evaluation and qualification, equipment and facility updates and instrument specification
Performs other duties as required
Operates analytical equipment and performs physical analysis in support of production and non-production engineering groups; equipment may include any of the following: gas chromatograph, ion chromatograph, inductively coupled plasma spectrometer, thermal gravimetric analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, mass spectrometer, x-ray spectrometer, ultra sound analyzers, optical imaging equipment, tensile/compression testers, hardness testers, gas flow reactors, spark emission spectrometer, viscometer, rheometer, eddy current flow tester, dye penetrant flow tester, magnetic particle flaw tester, Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer and metallographic equipment
Prepares samples and specimens for testing using standard laboratory techniques
Acquires and interprets data and documents results; provides written results in technical report format when appropriate
Documents laboratory methods
Performs routine calibration maintenance troubleshooting and minor repair of instrumentation and equipment
Coordinates the collection, transportation, and documentation of chemical waste disposal
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
Qualification
Required
Utilizes advanced skills, knowledge, and experiences for leading projects or activities and performing analyses using Materials Engineering tools and standard instruments and test equipment
Applies advanced skills and experiences while preparing samples and specimens, operating analytical instruments and equipment, performing physical analyses, acquiring and interpreting data, and documenting technical results in support of production and non-production engineering, quality, and manufacturing groups
Effectively utilizes advanced skills and experiences to solve complex problems; compiles, analyzes, and reports performance or progress information to management
Develops and documents all laboratory methods
Performs routine calibrations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of instruments and equipment
Coordinates the collection, transportation, and documentation of chemical waste disposal
Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work
Actively mentors and trains apprentices, trainees, and technicians; manage training needs within the laboratory
Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions
Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking; handles projects that require significant decisions to be made to workflow and priorities; provides effective technical and project leadership
Exercises independent decision-making and initiative for needed activities, problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, and hands-on applications
Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures and work instructions
Participates in improvement projects; demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks
Develops and gives presentations to engineers, customers, and suppliers
Participates in self and team audits and associated corrective actions
Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required
Performs testing in accordance with established test procedures and methodology
Consistently provides accurate and reliable test results
Has an in-depth understanding of the function on of the test equipment used to perform test and the contribution of the test equipment to the validity of the test results
Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness
Has an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the product under test to assess the contribution of the product to the validity of the test results
Performs test stand installation, troubleshooting and setups and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Provides support/recommendations to engineering for equipment supplier evaluation and qualification, equipment and facility updates and instrument specification
Operates analytical equipment and performs physical analysis in support of production and non-production engineering groups; equipment may include any of the following: gas chromatograph, ion chromatograph, inductively coupled plasma spectrometer, thermal gravimetric analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, mass spectrometer, x-ray spectrometer, ultra sound analyzers, optical imaging equipment, tensile/compression testers, hardness testers, gas flow reactors, spark emission spectrometer, viscometer, rheometer, eddy current flow tester, dye penetrant flow tester, magnetic particle flaw tester, Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometer and metallographic equipment
Prepares samples and specimens for testing using standard laboratory techniques
Acquires and interprets data and documents results; provides written results in technical report format when appropriate
Documents laboratory methods
Performs routine calibration maintenance troubleshooting and minor repair of instrumentation and equipment
Coordinates the collection, transportation, and documentation of chemical waste disposal
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
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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