Electrification Testing and Validation Engineer

Caterpillar•Green Valley, AZ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Resource Industries division is seeking a Testing and Validation Engineer to support the Electrification Engineering Test Team at their 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. The primary focus will be supporting the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system. This role involves supporting testing, development, and installation of stationary infrastructure and collaborating with other engineers to ensure proper system integration. Additionally, the role will lead the creation and enhancement of safety procedures related to the system for future use at the Tucson Proving Ground and at customer sites. This is a hands-on, real-world role that combines leadership with hands-on engineering, allowing contributions to the next generation of machines and charging solutions while building expertise in cutting-edge technologies and large-scale systems within a supportive team environment.

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.
Support additional projects within the team, including but not limited to: 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.