Job Information
Cummins Inc. OCU-Technical-Instrumentation Engineering Technician-1st Shift in Columbus, Indiana
DESCRIPTION
Installs, configures, calibrates and repairs instrumentation systems. Develops proper instrumentation setup and troubleshoots issues as they occur.
Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Maintains data acquisition systems, test cells operations, rigs and rig rooms; calibrates, installs, programs, troubleshoots, repairs and assembles test systems,
general and specialized instrumentation.
Installs, operates, modifies, and troubleshoots PCs and PC networks used for instrumentation engineering activities.
Evaluates and specifies new equipment; develops new technology; installs and maintains electronic engine monitoring systems.
Fabricates and assembles test fixtures and servo-hydraulic systems; operates, troubleshoots, and repairs hydraulic systems, shakers, and rigs; calibrates transducers and systems; installs and calibrates strain gauges and thermocouples (micro).
Maintains parts and equipment inventories.
Creates and maintains electronic documentation.
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.
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.
Performs other duties as required.
Job Summary:
Installs, configures, calibrates and repairs instrumentation systems. Develops proper instrumentation setup and troubleshoots issues as they occur.
Key Responsibilities:
Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Maintains data acquisition systems, test cells operations, rigs and rig rooms; calibrates, installs, programs, troubleshoots, repairs and assembles test systems, general and specialized instrumentation. Installs, operates, modifies, and troubleshoots PCs and PC networks used for instrumentation engineering activities. Evaluates and specifies new equipment; develops new technology; installs and maintains electronic engine monitoring systems. Fabricates and assembles test fixtures and servo-hydraulic systems; operates, troubleshoots, and repairs hydraulic systems, shakers, and rigs; calibrates transducers and systems; installs and calibrates strain gauges and thermocouples (micro). Maintains parts and equipment inventories. Creates and maintains electronic documentation. 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. 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. Performs other duties as required.
Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Maintains data acquisition systems, test cells operations, rigs and rig rooms; calibrates, installs, programs, troubleshoots, repairs and assembles test systems, general and specialized instrumentation.
Installs, operates, modifies, and troubleshoots PCs and PC networks used for instrumentation engineering activities.
Evaluates and specifies new equipment; develops new technology; installs and maintains electronic engine monitoring systems.
Fabricates and assembles test fixtures and servo-hydraulic systems; operates, troubleshoots, and repairs hydraulic systems, shakers, and rigs; calibrates transducers and systems; installs and calibrates strain gauges and thermocouples (micro).
Maintains parts and equipment inventories.
Creates and maintains electronic documentation.
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.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Competencies:
Data Acquisition - 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.
Data Reporting - 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.
Product Function Test System Design - 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.
Test Article Build - 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.
Test Setup and Configuration - 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.
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Health and Safety Fundamentals - 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.
Preventative and Predictive Maintenance - 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.
Problem Solving - 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.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
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.
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 OR Relevant military education and experience.
Experience:
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
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 OR Relevant military education and experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Work is composed of class 4-8 OEM harness integration to fulfill VPI build needs
Understanding of wiring harnesses and general wiring changes is necessary
Help implement solutions on how to minimize downtime during engineering builds
Collaborate with engineering teams to understand what is needed on builds to minimize downtime
Work with LVL4 trades associates to better understand what you can do to help support them
Understand and help implement basic and advanced wiring techniques (How certain things are done per industry standards, Cummins CEB &AEB standards, and CMIC/internal standards)
Consult manufacturers’ manuals for installation or determine test and maintenance procedures (Installing Edge modules, PCC/ACC boxes, PIBS Boxes, etc…as well as new devices in the future)
Self-sufficient at troubleshooting and diagnosing general wiring issues
Ability to read wiring schematics
General knowledge of 12, 24 and 48 volt Automotive systems
Ability to collaborate with others including engineering personnel
CAN network troubleshooting preferred but not necessary
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site
Job Type Office
ReqID 2404255
Relocation Package No
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