Validation Lead
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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.
Role Definition
We are looking for an Automation Lead to drive quality reliability and faster delivery for the MineStar application through automationfirst testing practices. The role works closely with QA Engineers Product Architecture and Platform teams to ensure MineStars sitecritical workflows services are validated at scale as the platform modernizes.
Experience Required
- 6 years of experience in Test Automation / Validation
- Proven experience leading and mentoring QA automation teams
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automation efforts to accelerate MineStar releases while maintaining high standards of quality and safety for mining operations.
- Define and implement MineStarspecific test strategies metrics and KPIs to assess product quality and release readiness.
- Build and maintain automation frameworks covering MineStar UI APIs services and data flows.
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous validation during MineStar modernization and replatforming.
- Collaborate closely with Test Leads Product Managers System Architects and Platform teams to align quality with MineStars target architecture.
- Mentor QA engineers (manual and automation) and support their transition to automationfirst qualityengineered practices.
Skills Descriptor
- Handson experience with automation test frameworks (BDD Cucumber with Java).
- Experience validating Microservicesbased systems and On prem applications.
- Proficiency in API testing and database validation including SQL query writing.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CDintegrated automation harnesses.
- Strong understanding of Agile testing practices and participation in Agile ceremonies.
- Experience with test estimation automation code reviews and framework design.
- Solid foundation in software test engineering methodologies and processes.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with global crossfunctional MineStar teams.
AIEnabled Testing
- Use AIassisted tools to speed up test creation regression analysis and defect identification.
- Promote responsible and governed use of AI within test automation practices.
Posting Dates:
March 11 2026 - March 24 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
