About this role
As part of a formal apprenticeship or regional training program, the Materials Engineering Technician – Level I supports Materials Engineering Technicians and Engineers by learning and developing core laboratory and testing skills. The role involves operating analytical instruments, preparing and testing material samples, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting laboratory operations. The technician progressively performs work independently after sufficient training and contributes to continuous improvement, safety, and quality compliance within the laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities- Learn to operate and support various analytical instruments and laboratory equipment used for mechanical, metallurgical, and physical testing.
- Perform physical and material analysis under approved standard procedures and work instructions.
- Assist with routine calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of laboratory instruments and equipment.
- Prepare metallurgical and mechanical test samples including cutting, polishing, and sample preparation activities.
- Assist in gathering, interpreting, and documenting test results; support preparation of laboratory reports, technical reports, and methods documentation.
- Maintain laboratory documentation and records in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
- Support chemical waste collection, transportation, and documentation in line with safety and environmental guidelines.
- Participate in formal training programs, classes, and apprenticeship requirements to build technical capability and certification readiness.
- Conduct assigned work independently after sufficient training and skill development.
- Collaborate with technicians and engineers to support laboratory and business needs.
- Participate in quality procedures, audits (self and team), corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain workplace cleanliness, safety, and compliance with Cummins standards.
- Perform other duties as required to support laboratory operations.
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.
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About Cummins
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
What you'll do
- The Materials Engineering Technician – Level I supports technicians and engineers by learning core laboratory and testing skills. Responsibilities include operating analytical instruments, preparing material samples, and maintaining quality documentation.
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