Electrification Test and Validation Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Tucson, AZ

2d•$110,520 - $165,840•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join our Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) Product Development team, where we’re redefining how energy flows through mining and heavy equipment systems. DET is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s innovation, enabling efficient power distribution to machines to maximize performance and lower total cost of ownership. Our mission is to deliver products that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency through well-planned validation strategies. We don’t just design energy transfer systems, we ensure they perform flawlessly in the toughest real-world conditions. This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who wants to shape how complex systems are validated. In this role, you’ll collaborate with design, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to define validation strategies, develop test plans, and ensure product quality throughout development. You will be responsible for creating validation processes for a new Caterpillar product, coordinating execution at the Tucson Proving Ground and customer sites, and driving alignment across stakeholders. What You’ll Do Lead validation planning efforts across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production, ensuring designs meet performance, durability, and safety requirements. Develop and improve testing strategies, processes, and tools to maximize efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, ensure design acceptance, and achieve manufacturing readiness. Adopt emerging technologies (automation, robotics, advanced simulation) to enhance validation capabilities. Monitor and analyze test results, machine performance, and process reliability; recommend corrective actions and improvements. Drive continuous improvement in validation methodologies and quality assurance practices. Mentor and guide teams on best practices for testing and troubleshooting complex technical challenges. Why This Role is Different Innovation at the Core: You’ll shape validation strategies for cutting-edge products and systems, leveraging advanced tools and techniques. Cross-Functional Impact: Work closely with design, manufacturing, and field teams to influence product success from concept to customer. Real-World Performance: Your work ensures our systems deliver exceptional reliability in demanding environments worldwide. What Skills You Will Have Technical Excellence: Deep knowledge of product testing, validation processes, and troubleshooting in complex engineering environments. Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions. Project Management: Skilled in planning, organizing, and executing validation projects with precision. Effective Communication: Capable of translating technical insights into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences. Decision Making & Problem Solving: Strong judgment and ability to resolve high-impact technical issues quickly and effectively.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of product testing, validation processes, and troubleshooting in complex engineering environments.
Ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
Skilled in planning, organizing, and executing validation projects with precision.
Capable of translating technical insights into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.
Strong judgment and ability to resolve high-impact technical issues quickly and effectively.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science) or related field.

Responsibilities

Lead validation planning efforts across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production, ensuring designs meet performance, durability, and safety requirements.
Develop and improve testing strategies, processes, and tools to maximize efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, ensure design acceptance, and achieve manufacturing readiness.
Adopt emerging technologies (automation, robotics, advanced simulation) to enhance validation capabilities.
Monitor and analyze test results, machine performance, and process reliability; recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Drive continuous improvement in validation methodologies and quality assurance practices.
Mentor and guide teams on best practices for testing and troubleshooting complex technical challenges.