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[Apply on Cummins’s careers site →](https://cummins.jobs/columbus-in/cross-functional-engineering-technician-ocu-technical-1st-shift/1871AA656DD34071BDC01B94C88AEBE9/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cummins](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/) / Cross-Functional Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift ## Job description ### Job Summary Assists engineers in applying technical principles of metrology as related to test systems and processes. ### Key Responsibilities Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement devices, from hand gauges and multimeters to complex measurement systems e.g. Coordinates Measurement Machines and Multifunction Calibrators. Serves as a technical resource to assist lab managers, engineers and customers in the interpretation of product requirements, selection of appropriate current test methods/technology and analyze and interpret measurement data. Provides basic programming, training, and operation of measurement and test equipment. Develops and document testing methods and procedures. Manages indirect material purchases of lab consumables. Helps to maintain the housekeeping in the work area in keeping with a high precision testing environment. Manages proper maintenance and calibration of the measurement and test equipment. Adheres to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Demonstrates the specific technical skills (e.g., Dimensional Metrology, Electrical Metrology, General Laboratory/Quality systems) to support the position as required. Understands and applies appropriate company and department rules and guidelines to work. Works with and trains apprentices and technicians. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions. Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking. Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. Leads and participate in improvement projects. Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers. Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures. Demonstrates confidentiality as required. Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action. Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done. ### Competencies Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. ### 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 Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure. ### Test Setup and Configuration - Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials. ### Test Article Build - Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test. ### Preventative and Predictive Maintenance - Interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing process. ### Data Quality - Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making. ### Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented. Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. ### Education, Licenses, Certifications High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related filed and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related filed. ### Experience Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience. Approximately 30% of the role will focus on hands-on support outside the Global Position Profile. This includes preparing and tracking service kits, coordinating shipments and returns, supporting field tests, performing approved CCU reflashes, maintaining inventory, and following up with branches and technicians. Technical decisions, warranty approvals, repair direction, and customer commitments will remain with the responsible Service Engineer. ### Job Engineering ### Organization Cummins Inc. ### Role Category On-site with Flexibility ### Job Type Office ### ReqID 2436925 ### Relocation Package Yes 100% On-Site No ### 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](http://EEOC.gov) to know your rights on workplace discrimination. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 31, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 31, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: Columbus, IN[Apply on Cummins’s careers site →](https://cummins.jobs/columbus-in/cross-functional-engineering-technician-ocu-technical-1st-shift/1871AA656DD34071BDC01B94C88AEBE9/job/) ## Hiring at Cummins - Open jobs: 1,480 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Cummins jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Cummins ### [DWU - CESC - Supplier Quality Technician AMA - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/6ce58cd70bf9a91e28d8/) Columbus, IN ### [Instrumentation Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 4x10 PM Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/4f0e08543a1f6e802292/) Columbus, IN ### [Maintenance Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/2a086555a821c31127a3/) Columbus, IN ### [Business Risk Intelligence Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/d3fa72026657b28f22b5/) Columbus, IN ### [Combustion and Emissions Systems Technical Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cummins/jobs/5d7dc00882ff311b9609/) Columbus, IN ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cross Functional Warehouse](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/264bd2afa0c2fb5b641b/) Eaton · Syracuse, New York, USA ### [Cross Functional Store Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/carmax/jobs/24bfa27b83110a4f5196/) CarMax · Bloomington, IL, United States ### [Cross Functional Store Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/carmax/jobs/aa03ad2b68996fcbbd88/) CarMax · Algonquin, IL, United States ### [Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/f7bf7199e0dabeb9ca22/) Apple · Austin, United States of America ### [Cross Functional Test Lead, Retail Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/ef628d0e6ecc4339c8e2/) Apple · Sunnyvale, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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