Development Research Technician (Emissions Technician)

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Peterborough - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Engineering

Job 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.

Job Title: Development Research Technician (Emissions Technician)

Salary: 27914 per annum Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Test & Development Engineering - Peterborough

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Up to 9% Bonus

  • Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

  • Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

  • Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

About IPSD

Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

This role will support the Emissions Measurement Services department in our dedicated state-of-the-art Test & Development Engineering centre at the Caterpillar Business Park Peterborough UK.

The candidate will have the knowledge base skills and experience to be able to install service calibrate and maintain our fleet of emissions measurement equipment this will include assisting engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future emissions measurement technologies and processes.

Additional Info

  • Travel is Optional and is limited to calibrating equipment at other sites within the UK

  • Shift working may be required

What You Will Do

  • Practical hands-on responsibility for evaluating and deploying measurement equipment

  • Operating measurement equipment and conducting diagnostic investigations

  • Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and calibration of elctronic measurement equipment

  • Modifications to facility plant/test rigs and equipment

  • Evaluating products and processes in the emissions measurement discipline

  • Provide first line breakdown cover

  • Project Management / Ownership where required

What You Have

Skill Descriptors

  • Decision making and critical thinking

  • Technical excellence

  • Trouble shooting technical problems

  • Effective communication

Additional skills

  • Focus on Safety is always a Priority

  • Technical Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3 trained with electro-mechanical bias or equivalent extensive industry experience

  • The capacity for continuous learning and sharing knowledge with peers Emphasis on initiative and self-starting

  • Understanding of Root Cause Analysis techniques and permanent corrective actions

What You Will Get

Working at Caterpillar in the UK means joining a global industry leader that puts people at the heart of everything it does. The company prides itself on a strong valuesdriven culture built on integrity accountability and respect creating an environment where employees feel part of a worldwide community with a clear sense of purpose. Caterpillar is committed to building worldchanging solutions and UK teams play a key role in engineering manufacturing and supporting products that make a real difference across the globe.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates:

February 19 2026 - March 4 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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Required Experience:

IC

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