Cummins
Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift
Columbus, IN, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role65
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds40
Fits your clock70
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Green-card intent detected
Cummins Inc. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Project Management Specialists in Columbus, INDIANA on 2026-06-23. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 13 days (2026-09-20), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.+2 more active determinations on file
Green-card follow-through: 66%
Of 38 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 13 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 455 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
Files H-1B transfers
18 transfer filings in the last year, covering 18 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
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About the role
- This role is a 5x8 position, Monday - Friday (7am - 3:30pm) This Mechanical Engineering Technician role will primarily be focused on fatigue and durability testing in the Experimental Mechanics Lab at CTC.
- A significant portion of the role involves the hands-on setup and teardown of test articles, fixtures, hydraulic plumbing, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment.
- These activities are often labor-intensive and require strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality procedures to ensure reliable test results.
Responsibilities
- Conducts performance and reliability testing on multiple and single cylinder engines, components, systems, and controls; performs diagnosis of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.
- Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness; writes computer programs to assist in analysis and data interpretation; configures engine test programs; interprets results makes necessary adjustments; documents, defines data collected, and maintains electronic files.
- Performs rig, engine and component builds, tear down, and inspections.
- Creates sketches for machining and fabricates necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
- Designs, documents, and executes test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans; prepares test reports to include findings, conclusions and recommendations.
- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Manages complexity
- 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.
Requirements
- Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.
Benefits
- Health and Safety Fundamentals
Company info
- We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.
- Works with and trains apprentices and technicians. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
- Leads and participate in improvement projects. Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers.
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