at Caterpillar, Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Senior Engineer – Test and Validation
Mossville, IL
Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs and manufactures diesel and gas engines, ranging from 400 kilowatts to 16 megawatts of power, and the key engine systems such as fuel, air, after treatment and cooling which are used to power oil & gas, electric power, marine, rail and Cat machine applications around the world.
LPSD currently has an opening for a Test and Validation Senior Engineer within its Gas Engine Development team. The Test and Validation Senior Engineer will lead test cell development to efficiently execute NTI, NPI, and CPI programs for these critical markets. The position will be accountable for establishing best practices for data acquisition, troubleshooting cell issues, coaching operations resources, and ensuring exemplary data quality.
The successful candidate should have extensive test cell knowledge and troubleshooting capability.
Responsibilities
+ Resolving test cell issues to ensure timely product development.
+ Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes such as automation, to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvements.
+ Planning and improving testing procedures to make the test more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
+ Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities, and performance reliability.
Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
Top Candidates May Have Experience in Following:
+ Engine development
+ Hands on troubleshooting
+ Gas 3500, 3600 engines
+ Data acquisition systems
+ Engine harness troubleshooting
Skill Descriptors
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Level Extensive Experience
Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Technical Excellence: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Product Testing: Level Extensive Experience
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.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
Additional Information:
+ This position is located in Mossville, IL – Tech Center L
+ Domestic Relocation is available for this position.
+ Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Employee benefit details
+ Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
+ Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
+ Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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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 www.caterpillar.com/careers .
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
July 9, 2024 – July 23, 2024
Any 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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