Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12AM

We are looking for a talented Instrumentation Engineering Technician to join our team specializing in Engineering at our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.

About the role

In this role, you will make an impact by:

• Conducting performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; performing diagnosis of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiating appropriate resolutions.
• Configuring and operating data acquisition systems; analyzing and reviewing data for appropriateness; writing computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configuring engine test programs; interpreting results; making necessary adjustments; documenting, defining data collected, and maintaining electronic files.
• Performing rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
• Grading and measuring components.
• Creating sketches for machining and fabricating necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Installing engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells and test rigs.
• Using common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.
• Designing, documenting, and executing test plans; providing input during the creation of test plans; preparing test reports to include findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Understanding and applying appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Working with and training apprentices and technicians.
• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Coordinating programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Participating in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Leading and participating in improvement projects.
• Developing and giving presentations to customers and suppliers.
• Knowing and complying with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrating confidentiality as required.
• Participating in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
• Performing other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Core Responsibilities

• First-Line Instrumentation Support for Test Cells: Respond promptly to emissions test cell instrumentation issues as they arise. Perform initial troubleshooting, basic diagnostics, and corrective actions following established procedures. When issues cannot be resolved independently, escalate to senior technicians, engineers, or supervisors per defined escalation paths.
• Issue Logging and Work Documentation: Record all support activities using the department’s PowerApps tracking tool, including problem descriptions, troubleshooting steps, time spent, and any parts replaced. Maintain clear, accurate notes to support shift handovers, trend analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Learning and Performing Required Calibrations: Gain proficiency over time in performing required regulatory and internal verifications and calibrations (e.g., 35-day, 6-month, and annual checks). Support calibration activities across ISO 17025-accredited CVS systems as well as approximately 25 additional test cells supported by the team.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Preferred: Previous hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, maintenance, or test environment.
• Preferred: Exposure to regulated or quality-controlled environments (e.g., ISO, calibration labs, automotive or engine testing).

Schedule

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Relocation package available.