Sr Assoc Engr-Test/Valid

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 Operations & Products is currently seeking a Test Engineer to support 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:

• Resolving issues regarding the design or machine function per machine requirements. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.

• Planning and improving testing procedures and operations to make the test more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.

• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.

· Assist with and perform hands on machine updates and equipment installation, record and analyze test data, interpret and report results.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience working in an Engineering function.

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.

Additional Information:

• This role is based at the Tucson Proving Grounds and follows an in-office schedule. A 9/80 schedule may be offered at the manager’s discretion.
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available.
• This position may require 10 % travel.
• Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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:

August 26, 2025 - September 5, 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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