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CumminsMaterials Engineering Associate - OCU - Technical - 3rd Shift
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LocationColumbus, IN, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 5h ago
Verified live5h ago
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Plans and schedules testing on specialized analytical equipment
Provides technical expertise and support for specialized analytical equipment
Prepares specimens and performs analysis of typical Cummins parts; provides written results in a technical report format
Performs routine and non-routine analysis and data acquisition using specialized analytical equipment
Performs routine maintenance and calibration checks on specialized analytical equipment
Develops and applies test methods to measure physical properties of materials or detect defects in engine components
Works with outside services and vendors to provide test and analysis capabilities
Trains and leads other technicians in the use of specialized analytical equipment and methods
Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems
Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching
Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies
Exercises independent decision-making and initiative
Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs
Demonstrates confidentiality as required
Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule
Travels as required by the position
Skills
scanning electron microscope
x-ray spectrometer
ultrasound scanning
Fourier transform infrared spectrometer
wear testers
x-ray diffractometer
gas chromatograph
ion chromatograph
inductively coupled plasma spectrometer
thermal gravimetric analyzer
differential scanning calorimeter
mass spectrometer
ultra sound analyzers
optical imaging equipment
tensile/compression testers
hardness testers
gas flow reactors
spark emission spectrometer
viscometer
rheometer
eddy current flow tester
dye penetrant flaw tester
magnetic particle flaw tester
metallographic equipment
About the role
We are looking for a talented Materials Engineering Associate to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
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Plans and schedules testing on specialized analytical equipment.
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Provides technical expertise and support for specialized analytical equipment.
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Prepares specimens and performs analysis of typical Cummins parts; provides written results in a technical report format.
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Performs routine and non-routine analysis and data acquisition using specialized analytical equipment, which may include scanning electron microscope and associated dispersive x-ray spectrometers, ultrasound scanning technologies, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, wear testers, x-ray diffractometer (residual stress, retained austenite, phase analysis), gas chromatograph, ion chromatograph, inductively coupled plasma spectrometer, thermal gravimetric analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, mass spectrometer, x-ray spectrometer, ultra sound analyzers, optical imaging equipment, tensile/compression testers, hardness testers, gas flow reactors, spark emission spectrometer, viscometer, rheometer, eddy current flow tester, dye penetrant flaw tester, magnetic particle flaw tester and metallographic equipment.
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Performs routine maintenance and calibration checks on specialized analytical equipment.
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Develops and applies test methods to measure physical properties of materials or detect defects in engine components; participates in the development of new and advanced methods to improve laboratory capabilities.
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Works with outside services and vendors to provide test and analysis capabilities.
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Trains and leads other technicians in the use of specialized analytical equipment and methods. Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
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Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching.
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Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies. Interacts effectively with all s of employees throughout the company.
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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.
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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.
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Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
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Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.
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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.
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Travels as required by the position.
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Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done
Legal
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.