Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - x

Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 3x12AM

Columbus, IN, United States

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Job Summary: Conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; diagnose engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiate appropriate resolutions.
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems; analyze and review data for appropriateness; write computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configure engine test programs; interpret results; make necessary adjustments; document, define data collected, and maintain electronic files.
• Perform rig, engine, and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
• Grade and measure components.
• Create sketches for machining and fabricate necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Install engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells and test rigs.
• Use common tools such as Calterm, Asset, Cyflex, etc.
• Design, document, and execute test plans; provide input during the creation of test plans; prepare test reports to include findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Understand and apply appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Work with and train apprentices and technicians.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Coordinate programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Participate in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Lead and participate in improvement projects.
• Develop and give presentations to customers and suppliers.
• Know and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate confidentiality as required.
• Participate in self‑ and team‑audits and associated corrective action.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Competencies:

• Data Acquisition – Prepare samples, verify equipment calibration and perform tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction to ensure trusted data delivered to the engineer or customer.
• Data Reporting – Prepare documentation that clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, data, and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.
• Product Function Test System Design – Interpret test equipment specifications, select and integrate appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assess capability of lab equipment against requirements and support infrastructure.
• Test Article Build – Assemble test articles according to test requirements, including installation or accommodations for instrumentation, allowing successful product functional testing.
• Test Setup and Configuration – Interpret test plans to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements; fabricate required system with appropriate materials.
• Action oriented – Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates effectively – Deliver multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision quality – Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages complexity – Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals – Champion proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety and contribute to an injury‑free workplace.
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance – Interpret machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies for continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving – Solve…