Test and Validation Engineer
Test and Validation Engineer
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$ 95640 - 143520
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Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
If you like being on the forefront of product development and improvement we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Structural Validation Team in our Earthmoving Division as a Test and Validation Engineer! This role performs onmachine structural testing in support of New Product Development (NPI) and Continuous Improvement Projects (CPI). This includes test planning set up resolution of results and consulting with design and analysis team members to ensure structural durability across a broad range of Caterpillar structures. Testing will primarily occur at the Tucson Proving Ground however testing at select customer locations is also performed.
What You Will Do:
- Resolving issues regarding the design or manufacturing ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
- Collaborating with product design simulation and machine development engineers to plan OnMachine Stress Analysis (OMSA).
- Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation robotics computeraided manufacturing software etc. to achieve greater efficiency cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Interfacing with mechanics instrumentation technicians and operators to execute tests.
- Planning and improving testing procedures and operations to make the test more reliable efficient and costeffective.
- Monitoring results machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.
- Cleaning and evaluating data providing results to the business units in the form of technical letters and presentations.
What You Have (Basic Qualifications):
- Degree requirement: Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum OR equivalent experience working in an Engineering function.
- Project Management: Ability to perform technical assignments prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Organizational communication and presentation skills are required.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of construction products ability to understand the design test and simulation process and standards.
- Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Ability to effectively communicate technical information and solutions with internal and external stakeholders. This position is handson and will require time on machines as well as in office.
- Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches techniques and tools. Design and/or simulation experience with machine structures or similar work experience in a related industry.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Experience running machine tests to evaluate structural durability or measure structural loads.
- Working knowledge of Creo Creo Simulate FEA Clink Dynasty and/or TVA.
Additional Info:
- Caterpillar requires employees to work onsite in the office fulltime.
- Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.
- Up to 10 travel to the Peoria Proving Ground (PPG) and customer job sites (possibly international) is required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
- ISE assignments are not offered.
Summary Pay Range:
$95640.00 $143520.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to parttime employees
Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:April 10 2025 April 24 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
