
Test Technology Engineer – Entry Level Full-Time Positions
Job description
We are looking for a talented Test Technology Engineer to join our team specializing in Product Functional Testing for our Corporate Business at one of our Cummins Inc. locations, or if applicable, your remote home office, within the United States.
In this early career role as a Test Technology Engineer, you will be designing or specifying test systems that allow the operation of Cummins’ products in a laboratory or field environment for engineering evaluation to optimize our product designs. This involves the specification, design, implementation, validation, and support of test systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems.
As a Test Technology Engineer, you will:
- Utilize the core competencies of electrical, thermal, and fluid sciences, to employ and develop equipment to be used in the testing of Cummins products.
- Evaluate equipment and develop the skill to apply Measurement Uncertainty Analysis to measure and to determine the measurement capability of a system.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with testing equipment.
- Apply the principles of Electromechanical fundamentals, Fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics, Energy conversion systems and Heat Transfer to real-world problems.
- Actively engage in product problem solving and Testing Equipment failure mode avoidance,
- Leverage data analysis results to drive improvements to equipment and testing.
You will make an impact by:
- Analytically investigating product, system and/or technology problems and recommending appropriate actions for problem resolution and/or optimization
- Using your understanding of Mechanical and Electrical and fundamental Physics to understand causal mechanisms and recommend appropriate action.
- Actively collaborating with key stakeholders and colleagues, using analysis results to impact and support the successful advancement of technologies.
- Making day to day decisions on including conducting analysis, testing, and communicating with stakeholders that impact and support the successful progression of projects.
- Owning problem resolution for moderately/high complex systems, subsystems, or services with a high degree of technical complexity and ambiguity and with accountability to the project team.
Using tools related to Mechanic, Electrical, thermal, and fluid sciences such as:
- AVL Concerto
- Emissions data systems
- MATLAB (with In-House developed plugins)
- Cyflex and PUMA acquisition Systems
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A College, University or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field · Prior exposure to CAD/CAE solid modeling and design software is preferred.
- Effective communication skills along with strengths in logic, planning and decision making.
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools or equivalents, especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- A postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) degree is typically NOT required for Test Technology Engineer roles.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors
- Bachelor's - $64,800 - $97,200
- Master's - $76,000 - $114,000
- PhD - $84,800 - $127,200
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
Cummins Full Time Requirements:
- College, university, or equivalent technical experience required
- Minimum 2.5 GPA or above required
- Must be able to complete 40 hours per week
- 0-2 years in a position/internship relating to your field of study preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.
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At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site
Job Type Exempt - Entry Level
Min Salary $47200
Max Salary $70800
ReqID 2412769
Relocation Package Yes
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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