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Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Mechanical Technician 1st Shift

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStoughton, WI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Troubleshoot automotive systems, including wiring issues, J1939 Controller Area Network communication networks, and diesel engine performance issues.
  • Operate powered industrial vehicles, hoists, and cranes.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems.
  • Have basic knowledge of diesel engines and aftertreatment components.
  • Have intermediate knowledge of computers and computer programs.
  • Be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
  • Multitask across many priorities or assignments.
  • Have a high school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience in an appropriate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics field.
  • Obtain a regionally applicable certification or a two-year associate degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study if required.
  • Meet any licensing requirements applicable to export controls or sanctions regulations.
  • Have some work experience and intermediate-level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

  • Build and tear down test articles accurately to ensure test readiness and minimize setup errors and testing delays.
  • Install instrumentation to engineering standards to ensure accurate measurements and dependable test results.
  • Support tests according to established procedures to maintain consistency, repeatability, and compliance.
  • Prepare fixtures, rigs, and equipment correctly to reduce rework and maximize laboratory productivity.
  • Understand how test equipment functions and how it influences data quality and validity.
  • Apply knowledge of the product under test to identify anomalies and contribute to root-cause analysis.
  • Set up test stands, troubleshoot issues, and perform proactive equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support overall program goals.
  • Identify hazards, report risks, and participate in corrective actions.
  • Prepare samples, verify calibrations, configure test setups, and run tests according to approved standards.
  • Select and integrate equipment, instrumentation, and software to meet test requirements while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and capability alignment.
  • Organize test documentation, identify data flaws, apply systematic problem-solving methods, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Use preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and contribute to process improvements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of diesel engines and aftertreatment components.
  • Intermediate knowledge of computers and computer programs.

About the Company

Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Cummins designs and manufactures engines, power generation systems, and related components for commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, and stationary power. Vehicle and equipment makers install its diesel and natural gas engines, while businesses use its generator sets for backup and continuous electricity. Its components include turbochargers, emissions controls, transmissions, axles, and brakes, and its Accelera business builds batteries and electric powertrain systems. Cummins earns revenue from equipment and component sales, replacement parts, and maintenance through company-owned and independent distributors and dealers. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, IN
Founded
1919

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