Senior Engineer, Test Execution

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Test Execution Group (TEG) provides engineering support for product development and testing within the New Product Introduction (NPI) organization. The group collaborates with Product Engineering and Packaging teams to deliver high-quality test data, advanced instrumentation, and insightful analysis that drives innovation in engine and component development. What We Do Our team specializes in: Engineering Solutions: Design responsibility for engine and rig instrumentation, including drawing creation and engineering instructions for machining, procurement, assembly and engine build. Instrumentations include thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain gages, crystals, blade clearance measurements, blade tip timing, accelerometers, and more. Data Acquisition & Cutting-Edge Tools: High speed acquisition systems like NSMS (Blade Tip Timing), LMS Test Lab, RDI (Motion amplification camera), and thermal imaging. Advanced Data Analysis: Data postprocessing with modal and structural analysis. Test Planning & Management: Planning and scheduling from test request to test cell.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
4+ years of relevant design, analysis or test experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tools like Creo, Ansys, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute developmental tests for engines and components.
Plan installation and routing of specialized instrumentation.
Process and analyze test data to validate design and improve product performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project planning and execution.
Use advanced software to support data acquisition and analysis, namely Siemens Signature Acquisition, Apex DX, Agilis Data Lens & Offline Analysis, FLIR Thermal Studio and RDI Motion Amplification.