
Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12 PM Shift
Cummins · Columbus, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Cummins (industrial) in Columbus, IN.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Machining
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $121k–$154k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 31 reliability engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 30 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $121k–$154k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 48%
- Team leadership 35%
- Tooling 23%
- Lean 23%
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This plant: Cummins in Columbus
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Job Summary
Builds, repairs and prepares articles for testing and associated auxiliary equipment. Installs test article into test structure (test cell, table, rig, etc.). Performs tests in accordance with set test methods.
Performs testing in accordance with established test procedures and methodology.
Consistently provides accurate and reliable test results.
Has an in-depth understanding of the function on of the test equipment used to perform test and the contribution of the test equipment to the validity of the test results.
Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness.
Has an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the product under test to assess the contribution of the product to the validity of the test results.
Performs test stand installation, troubleshooting and setups and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Provides support/recommendations to engineering for equipment supplier evaluation and qualification, equipment and facility updates and instrument specification
Performs other duties as required.
Key Responsibilities
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.
requirements
and support infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
Data Quality - Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.
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.
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Competencies
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.
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.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
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
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