Cross - functional Engineering Associate - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Job Title

Operates, calibrates, installs, programs, repairs, designs, and fabricates instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Designs, develops, and documents new data acquisition systems; serves as expert in hardware and software systems; coordinates and sets up tests; troubleshoots problems. Schedules and prioritizes projects to produce optimal results; schedules work by interfacing with customers both internal and external as well as support groups within the company. Specifies, purchases, and maintains equipment; fabricates prototypes; designs and executes field tests. 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. Communicates (oral and written) technical information to a diverse customer base. Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching. Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies. Interacts effectively with employees throughout the company. Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects. Manages own work and adjusts work priorities in order to meet the demands; participates in self and team audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands. Performs other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

Actively functions as the team lead for all laboratory work priorities and activities, equipment and instruments calibrations and maintenance, technical reporting and documentation, and interfacing with departmental management, customers, engineers, and other teams. Provides technical expertise and support for planning, scheduling, and testing on electronic systems test equipment and/or vehicles. Utilizes advanced skills and technical expertise to perform analyses and data acquisition, provide interpretation of results, and write technical reports. Actively mentors and trains other technicians in the use of specialized analytical instruments and equipment and test methods. Leads, develops and applies advanced test methods to improve laboratory capabilities on specialized analytical instruments and equipment. Ensures interactions with customers, suppliers, engineers and other functions; develops and gives technical presentations. Ensures maintenance of quality procedures and work instructions. Leads and participates in improvement projects; demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks. Leads and participates in self and team audits and associated corrective actions. Performs other duties as required. Supports and troubleshoots engineering test operations/measurement in multiple locations. Manages schedules and organizes tests and issues; facilitates the prioritization process for testing. Works with engineers to develop measurement techniques; designs more effective measurement methods and data acquisition processes and equipment; develops and executes measurement plans; leads the troubleshooting process; verifies proposed solutions; designs and procures fixtures for special tests; creates software needed for special applications; documents hardware test measurements and test summaries. Provides support to resolve test issues; leads the test/measurement and issue resolution process; may lead the development and execution of customer/supplier agreements with engineers. Performs data analysis and documents in technical reports; presents test findings. Provides technical support for customers worldwide. Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching. Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies. Interacts effectively with all of employees throughout the company. Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking. Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects. Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures. Demonstrates confidentiality as required. Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required. Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands. Travels as required by the position. Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Competencies

Data Acquisition

Data Reporting

Product Problem Solving

Product Software Design and Construction

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Self-Development

Values Differences

Education, Licenses, Certifications

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required. Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates 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. High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Position Profile 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. Must pass all related testing.

Experience

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job 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.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

You're someone who thrives in both technical problem-solving and hands-on environments. The ideal candidate will bring: Familiarity with signal communication especially CAN networks with working knowledge of CANalyzer and PCAN for system monitoring, diagnostics, and test article control. Familiarity with instrumentation especially when instrumentation needs to be landed during the build process. Thermocouples, IP tape is typical. Versatility across environments from workshop and lab benches to test cells and office collaboration spaces, with a working knowledge of Columbus-based technical support facilities and how to move work through those groups. Adaptability in fast-paced settings, with the ability to move projects forward even when requirements are ambiguous—asking the right questions and driving clarity where it's needed. High Voltage readiness working around HV battery systems is part of the role. You'll complete Cummins-specific training to become HV-authorised, enabling you to safely manage behind-the-contactors situations where live electrical work is required to make the system safe. Experience with test environments such as LabVIEW or Cyflex (familiarity with AVL test equipment is a plus, but not required—an eagerness to learn is what matters most). Support for post-test teardown of HV battery systems, applying insights to improve future builds and tests. Collaboration across the full VPI process, including engagement with manufacturing teams during all phases of battery builds.