Sr Engineer-Test/Validation
Sr Engineer-Test/Validation
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$ 110520 - 165840
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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.
Step into the ultimate playground for engineers at Caterpillars Tucson Proving Ground! As a Sr Test/Validation Engineer youll have the opportunity to test and validate mining and construction equipment and technology. Imagine being at the forefront of New Product Introduction (NPI) planning and executing comprehensive testing protocols while surrounded by the biggest and most powerful machines in the industry. If you love pushing the boundaries of engineering this is your chance to make an impact on mining technology and contribute to safer and more efficient operations worldwide.
What you will do:
- Make safety and health a priority during all work (and home) activities. Engage in Caterpillars culture of safety and participate in efforts and activities to continuously improve the safety of operations.
- Plan and execute testing of mining and construction equipment and technology. Validate that new products and updated products meet engineering requirements.
- Develop and document functional requirements and translate into detail test plans.
- Participate in and support proposal preparation cost estimates and technical reports.
- Create project plans for test activity write work instructions manage and participate in building and modification of mining machines outline instrumentation requirements for testing conduct testing analyze test results communicate findings and write technical summary reports.
- Apply technical skills to develop and validate any machine systems and subsystems including structural mechanical hydraulic cooling engine powertrain electrical electronics and software.
- Use engineering systems to look up drawings specifications and solid models. Use software like Excel Tableau DATK to analyze test data. Use MS Office applications to create effective technical and communication documents.
- Work with other engineers technologists mechanics instrumentation technicians operators and logisticians in a collaborative team environment to complete complex tasks safely with the highest quality while meeting project schedules and budgets.
- Apply knowledge of machines and machine systems to perform troubleshooting of malfunctioning components systems and machines.
- Learn the fundamentals of mining equipment operations and maintenance. Learn through onthejob training to operate mining equipment.
- Provide ideas for continuous improvement (CI) to the safety quality velocity and cost of engineering and operations at the proving ground. Aid supervisor in implementation of CI ideas.
Degree Requirement:
Degree in an accredited Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science
What skills you will have:
Technical Excellence: Experience in Test and Validation Design Engineering or Product Support. Demonstrated ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decisionmaking process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Top Candidates will also have:
- Experience in test and validation of mining or construction equipment.
- Experience with TCE Datk SuperComm 2 Cadet Caterpillar Electronic Technician CANape and electrical system troubleshooting is highly desired.
- Experience in product development machinery and equipment mining simulation and analysis machine testing or mechanical and hydraulic components and systems.
- Ability to frequently work on your feet for full days at a time in a variety of environmental conditions (i.e. inside/outside hot/cold/inclement weather dusty environment).
Additional Information:
- Domestic Relocation Available
- Travel less than 10%
Summary Pay Range:
$110520.00 $165840.00Compensation 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:May 13 2025 May 26 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
