Electrification Testing and Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Green Valley, AZ

2d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Resource Industries division is seeking a Testing and Validation Engineer to support the Electrification Engineering Test Team at our Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ. The team is central to supporting testing and development for electric vehicles and charging (both stationary and mobile) solutions, helping to support Caterpillar customer’s transition to a more sustainable future. Your primary focus will be supporting the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), system. You will support testing, development and installation of our stationary infrastructure and collaborate with other engineers, ensuring proper system integration. You will also lead creating and enhancing safety procedures related to the system for future use at the Tucson Proving Ground and at customer sites.

Requirements

Experience in testing or validation within heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial machinery.
Experience designing and executing testing strategies.
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to machine software and controls.
Use tools such as CAT Electronic Technician, CANape, and Cadet for machine functionalit
Apply sound engineering judgment to analyze complex technical issues, evaluate test results, and develop effective solutions that support safety, quality, and product performance.
Clearly communicate technical information, test results, and project updates to engineers, technicians, and stakeholders while collaborating across teams to ensure project success.
Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering or technology discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction, forestry, mining or agricultural equipment is a plus.
Experience with design, operating, troubleshooting and improving Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer or similar transfer solutions and methodologies
Experience with TCE, DATK, SuperComm 2, Cadet, Caterpillar Electronic Technician, CANape, and electrical troubleshooting
Experience with vehicle and integration software checkouts
Strong computer skills and ability to manage multiple software applications.
Background in product development, machine testing, mining, or electrical/electronic systems.
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods in varied environmental conditions (hot, dusty, windy, sunny, etc.)
Demonstrated expertise in agile adaption while still driving projects forward
Experience in training/upskilling others to help them grow

Responsibilities

Make safety your top priority and champion continuous improvement in every aspect of electrification testing.
Review and create job procedures for system testing, installation, and maintenance.
Plan and execute testing and development for current and next generation charging solutions.
Work closely with on-site engineers, technicians, and operators to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Create/enhancing validation plans with our external engineering teams.
Use tools like Excel, Tableau, (Data Analysis Tool Kit) DATK, CANape and Microsoft Office to turn raw data into actionable insights.
Apply your hands-on skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot and validate a variety of complex electrical, electronic, and software systems.
Collaborate with extended engineering, software and technology teams, develop test plans, document standard work procedures, execute checkouts and validation activities, and analyze results.
Document and share ideas to enhance safety, efficiency, product performance, and customer value.
Supporting safe job procedures review and creation for electric vehicles, stationary charging, mobile energy transfer solutions
Creating/proposing validation plans when they are not readily available or unclear
Performing software checkout on vehicles and charging systems
Validation of stationary charging solutions
Construction and enhancement of test sites supporting energy transfer solutions
Leading test planning meetings
Enhancing future vehicle technology solutions
Support product demonstrations for internal and external customers
Mentoring interns/coop students and help train existing employees