Software Engineering Associate – OCU – Technical – 1st Shift

We are looking for a talented Software Engineering Associate to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.

• Leads the design, development, and support of software products; writes and reviews documents and code; plans tests of software products using user- knowledge of at least one high- language currently used on projects.
• Provides consultation, training and application support for assigned products; resolves complex helpdesk tickets and provides customer support.
• Uses Windows or UNIX operating systems interface.
• Leads software test procedures using open and closed loop simulators, desktop simulators, machine virtualization and other test platforms as required; reviews test reports.
• Leads and participates in cross-functional reviews; collects, tabulates and analyzes metrics; analyzes data using Six Sigma tools; schedules tracking systems and other process improvement tools.
• Develops and maintains test plans; reviews the preparation and documentation of test environment prior to testing; uses software testing tools and develops test software for use in automated test activities; debugs, compiles/builds errors to the source code .
• Downloads software to the target platform and performs validation procedures; uses configuration management systems to update and maintain product databases; uses problem tracking systems to update and maintain problem database.
• Leads corrective actions based on problem reports and change requests as needed to ensure high-quality software products.
• 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 s 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

• Data Acquisition – Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.
• Data Reporting – Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.
• Product Problem Solving – Solves product problems using a process that protects the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; and identifies the systemic root causes and recommended actions to prevent problem reoccurrence.
• Product Software Design and Construction – Constructs product software using industry best practices and robust software engineering principles; verifies software updates to ensure quality products.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working…