Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.
Caterpillar's Resource Industries Division is currently seeking a Sr Test/Validation Engineer to support electrification product development at the Caterpillar Tucson Proving Ground. In this role, you will perform engineering assignments while building a working knowledge of Caterpillar and Caterpillar products, technologies, processes, services, and systems. Activities are focused on full-scale testing of mining and construction equipment and technology to ensure that products perform as intended and meet customer requirements.
What You Will Do:
- Plan and execute testing of mining and construction equipment and technology. Validate that new products and updated products meet engineering requirements.
- Make safety and health a priority during all work (and home) activities. Engage in Caterpillar’s culture of safety and participate in efforts and activities to continuously improve the safety of operations.
- 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 focusing on mechanical, hydraulic, 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 on-the-job 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 the implementation of CI ideas.
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other accredited engineering curriculum.
What Skills You Will Have:
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
• Tests components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions.
· Documents test process and results; prepares and analyzes defect-tracking reports.
• Summarizes features of a specific product-testing process and associated procedures.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a testing environment.
• Troubleshoots typical technical problems related to performance and machine functionality.
• Work with tools such as CAT ET, CANape, Cadet to flash and control machine functionality.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.
• Innovate procedures to determine root cause or provide additional information that can help our partners diagnose root cause.
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.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making 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:
- Strong computer skills with the ability to multitask different software applications simultaneously
- 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).
- Ability (after on-the-job training) to safely operate equipment and machinery.
- Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Additional Information:
- This position is located in Green Valley, AZ.
- Relocation assistance is available for this position.
- This position may require up to 10% travel.
- Sponsorship is not available.
Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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
Posting Dates:
September 4, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Any 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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