Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 AM Shift
2 days ago• Columbus, IN
We are looking for a talented Instrumentation 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:
- 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.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- 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.
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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
Role Expectations/Responsibilities
• Weekend Dayshift (3-12s) Tech
-Maintenance & Troubleshooting
o Perform maintenance & troubleshooting as needed on I-Lab owned equipment with assistance as required
-Perform Test Cell PMs through weekend with support for dayshift I-Lab team members as needed
-Harness Work
o Create/repair engine/test cell wiring harnesses as needed
-I/O Work
o As necessary, replace, repair, wire, and integrate I/O in Oly test cells
-Project Work
o Support I-Lab projects for continuous improvement
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Office
ReqID 2432615
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.
Client-provided location(s): Columbus, IN
Job ID: Cummins-R-82A476CE3D984679AC760FF35829DAED
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-07-30T19:48:28
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion