Engineering Assistant Jobs in Columbus, IN (NOW HIRING)

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: 

• Conducts performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; performs diagnosis of engines,
  components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.
• Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness; writes computer programs to assist in analysis and data
  interpretation; configures engine test programs; interprets results; makes necessary adjustments; documents, defines data collected, and maintains electronic files.
• Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
• Grades and measures components.
• Creates sketches for machining and fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Installs engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells, test rigs.
• Uses common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.
• Designs, documents, and executes test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans; prepares test reports to include findings, conclusions and
  recommendations.
• 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.

Core Responsibilities / Activities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Skill, Education, or Experience Requirements

- 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.

Skill, Education, or Experience Preferences

- 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).

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. 

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. 
Experience: 
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.