Sr. Assoc Technologist-Test/Validation

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division has an opening for an Associate Technologist–Test/Validation at the Mossville Tech Center in Mossville, Illinois. This role is an entry level, non-engineering degreed position, where job assignments are planned to provide experience and familiarization with the technical staff, methods, practices, and programs of the company and assigned area. This role will also provide support for planning, executing, troubleshooting, validating, and summarizing results of 3500 diesel products in Tech Center L. This position has responsibility for key performance, certification, and validation test deliverables.

Requirements

Analytical Thinking: Working knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Effective Communications: Working 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: Basic 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.
Product Testing: Working 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: Working knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Nice To Haves

Degree/Certificate in diesel/automotive technology, math, or science
Minimum of one year in the Mechanician role with focus on test cell operation (Data acquisition, dyno operation, emissions equipment, Allen Bradley operation, cell instrumentation setup, calibration requirements, facilities systems)
Experience working on a team supporting projects related to engine product development
Understanding and execution of part procurement procedures
Proficiency in engine operating parameters to be able to conduct performance troubleshooting
Proficiency in engine data processing and analysis (PerfEx, DATK, CANape, Diadem)

Responsibilities

Learn and assist: to gain an understanding of Caterpillar’s business, products, systems, and procedures; to learn and develop skills which result from the practical application of basic engineering knowledge
Provide assistance to a project team or others in the work group
Work in any number of functional areas requiring a technical expertise, including, but not limited to, product design, development, research, metallurgy, quality, reliability, materials, manufacturing process, application and installation, product performance/support, service, and facilities
Perform needed analysis and initiate ideas
Evaluate new products, processes, or systems
Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
Contribute to the design of new products and processes
Perform product and process maintenance; support other engineers, technologists, managers, marketing personnel, customers, and suppliers