DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Research and Development - Engine Test Technician to join our team specializing in Product Testing and Engineering Support for our On-Highway Engineering team, based at our Pilot Centre facility in Scoresby, Victoria.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
* Build, repair, and prepare test articles and associated auxiliary equipment for engine and vehicle testing
* Install and calibrate instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, and vibration accelerometers to enable accurate data acquisition
* Perform tests in accordance with defined procedures and collaborate with performance engineers to develop and refine testing methods
* Fabricate custom components and fixtures using welding, lathe, and milling equipment to support unique test setups
* Analyze test data and contribute to technical documentation including teardown reports, calibration reviews, and failure analysis
* Coordinate test programs by planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking materials and resources to ensure timely execution
* Support facility maintenance and repair work
* Mechanical work on Diesel engines and vehicles
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
* Trade qualifications in light vehicle mechanical, heavy vehicle mechanical, diesel fitting
* Minimum 5 years of experience as a qualified tradesperson, ideally with exposure to mechanical testing and fabrication
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical findings and contribute to problem-solving teams
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation
* Fabrication skills are ideal but not mandatory, welding, lathe, milling, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Core responsibilities
* Install test equipment to various engines, in vehicles and stationary engines
* Thermocouples
* Pressure Transducers
* Vibration accelerometers
* Facilitate testing as requested by Customer Engineers
* Fabricate custom components
Education needed
* Light vehicle, heavy vehicle, diesel fitter qualifications required
* Good reading and writing skills, able to read and write reports as required
Experience Preferences
* Fabrication skills, welding, lathe, mill experience
* 5+ years as a qualified trades person
* Computer skills, Excel, Word etc.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site
Job Type Office
ReqID
Relocation Package Yes