Test & Validation Technologist
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 95640 - 143520
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
What you will do:
- Serve as the LPSD turbocharger application teams primary contact for current product including factory liaison activities
- Drive product improvements by analyzing warranty claims and identifying data trends and emerging issues
- Complete teardown/inspection of turbochargers being used in validation
- Complete advanced failure analysis of failed turbochargers either at a Caterpillar facility or travel to customer/dealer to complete on site
- Provide guidance in defining turbo reuse and salvage criteria
- Leverage experience with air/exhaust system-to-system interactions and their effects on turbocharger function and performance
- Utilize APQP to collaborate with suppliers; optimizing designs to meet performance reliability durability and cost targets
- Direct the work of off-site engineering groups providing analysis and detailing services
- Complete design FMEAs and develop validation requirements for new and improved designs
- Create product validation plans and lead execution of these plans
- Keep up-to-date on current technologies and develop new technologies
Education:
- Bachelors degree related to Engineering/Technology desired
What you have:
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.
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.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Top Candidates May Have:
- Masters degree in Engineering/Technology or similar
- Knowledge of shop operations and product maintenance procedures
- Data acquisition experience
- Deep expertise in Teamcenter and EDS/MCS releasing processes
Additional Information:
- This position is located in Lafayette IN
- Travel up to 10% is possible with this position
- Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
Summary Pay Range:
$95640.00 - $143520.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related 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 part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.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:November 24 2025 - December 1 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Key Skills
- Python
- SOC
- Debugging
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Minitab
- Technical Writing
- GAMP
- OS Kernels
- Perl
- cGMP
- Manufacturing
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
