Cummins Inc. · 4 months ago
Product Functional Test Technology Engineer
1000 5th Street, Columbus, IN, 47202, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCummins Inc. is a global leader in power solutions, and they are seeking a Product Functional Test Technology Engineer to design and specify test systems for evaluating their products in a laboratory environment. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize product designs and ensure high-quality testing processes.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Investigates product test system and process problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members
Applies and supports the improvement of processes such as test system specification, design and validation and tools such as FMEA, 7-step problem solving, and process hazard analysis, required to support the processes and enable high quality decision making
Obtains input and negotiates with lab customers, lab technicians, and component suppliers and delivers test system requirements, processes, and instructions to lab technicians, product functional test engineers and equipment suppliers
Makes decisions in the areas of component selection, calibration processes, and operating processes that impact test equipment accuracy, reliability and operating cost
Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems or services with technical complexity and ambiguity increasing as experience is gained in the role
Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes
Involves minimal direct management of people, but could involve the coordination and direction of work amongst technicians and/or temporary student employees
Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role
Qualification
Required
Entry level/Early career professional
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
This role will require the candidate to work cross functionally among a small and diverse team of engineers and technicians to help define requirements, write test plans and execute testing for all EV components, subsystems and complete electric powertrains
Exposure to data acquisition hardware and software, technical writing abilities and clear verbal communication
The candidate should be comfortable working in an active area with the potential to be exposed to large equipment and vehicles
Preferred
Demonstrated aptitude is required
College, university, or equivalent Associate's degree or certification in an appropriate STEM field is preferred
Equivalent Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline area may be required for select roles
Preferred candidates would have relevant experience working in a laboratory/test cell environment as a non-exempt employee, temporary student employee (intern, co-op) or an early career professional in a relevant operations or technical discipline area
Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred
The ideal candidate for this role would have some experience with High or Low Voltage electrical vehicle systems, Labview programming and prior mechanical or electrical laboratory instrumentation and testing experience
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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