Product Functional Test Mechanical Technician

**DESCRIPTION**

The Engine Test Cell Technician is responsible for preparing test articles for testing, including initial build and final teardown. This role involves installing instrumentation into test articles per relevant engineering standards and ensuring the validity of test results through proper setup and maintenance of test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct and monitor engine tests as per the test plan provided by the project manager.
- Perform preliminary troubleshooting for test cell and engine issues.
- Install and remove engines in the test cell and make necessary modifications.
- Support 24/7 operations.
- Assemble and disassemble engines as per test requirements.
- Maintain knowledge of test cell functions and ensure good housekeeping in the work area.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and actively participate in TBWS activities.
- Implement and adhere to QMS systems.
- Assist in testing according to established procedures and methodologies.
- Prepare test articles and associated fixtures, rigs, and equipment for testing.
- Demonstrate understanding of test equipment functions and their contribution to test result validity.
- Perform test stand installation, troubleshooting, setups, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Skills and Experience**:

- Good knowledge and experience in engine test cell operations and various parts of engines.
- Knowledge of AVL - Puma test cells is a great advantage.
- Good communication and Excel skills.
- Familiarity with QMS, safety practices, risk assessment preparation, and LOTO.
- Requires some work experience and intermediate-level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

**Competencies**:

- **Health and Safety Fundamentals** : Champion proactive health and safety behaviors to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
- **Action Oriented** : Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- **Communicates Effectively** : Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- **Manages Complexity** : Make sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- **Decision Quality** : Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- **Drives Results** : Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
- **Data Acquisition** : Prepare samples, verify equipment calibration, and perform tests according to approved procedures to ensure reliable data.
- **Data Reporting** : Prepare documentation that clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, data, and analysis.
- **Product Function Test System Design** : Interpret test equipment specifications and integrate appropriate equipment, instrumentation, and software.
- **Test Setup and Configuration** : Interpret test plans to determine optimal test space setup and fabricate required systems.
- **Test Article Build** : Assemble test articles according to test requirements, ensuring successful product functional tests.
- **Preventative and Predictive Maintenance** : Develop and execute maintenance strategies to drive continuous improvement.
- **Data Quality** : Identify, understand, and correct data flaws to support effective information governance.
- **Problem Solving** : Use systematic analysis to solve problems and mentor others in effective problem-solving techniques.
- **Values Differences** : Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field.
- Regionally applicable certification or a two-year Associate's 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.

**Job** Engineering

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Shop

**ReqID** 2408288

**Relocation Package** Yes