What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 4x10 PM Shift position at Cummins Inc.?
Description
Job Summary:
Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
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.
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, 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
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
Core Responsibilities / Activities
Skill, Education, Or Experience Requirements
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Office
ReqID 2426097
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
Job Summary:
Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
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.
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, 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
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
Core Responsibilities / Activities
- First-Line Instrumentation Support for Test Cells
- Issue Logging and Work Documentation
- Learning and Performing Required Calibrations
Skill, Education, Or Experience Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with Department of Labor Certification, OR Associate’s degree from an accredited technical program with at least two years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR relevant military education and experience.
- Basic mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation troubleshooting skills, with willingness to learn emissions measurement systems.
- Ability to follow written procedures, document work accurately, and use digital tools for tracking tasks and issues.
- Strong sense of urgency, teamwork, and comfort working in a fast-paced test-cell environment.
- Previous hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, maintenance, or test environment.
- Exposure to regulated or quality-controlled environments (e.g., ISO, calibration labs, automotive or engine testing).
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Office
ReqID 2426097
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.