Test Technician

Caterpillar•Wamego, KS

26d•$26 - $39•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. Install, connect and set up test equipment. Operate, troubleshoot and perform production and first article static tests on engines, packaged systems, control consoles, subassemblies, components, and accessories in test beds, cells, or fixtures. WORK PERFORMED: Install, level, set up, prepare, and operate any Solar or OEM gas turbine, driven equipment, packaged system, control console, microprocessor control, subassembly, component, and/or accessory in test cells, fixtures or in special test beds. Connect test equipment: harnesses, simulators, filters, lines, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary to the test operation. Conduct static acceptance test of gas turbines and package systems. Connect and operate computerized data acquisition systems for package systems and gas turbines. Observe, record, and review test data. Calculate operational parameters such as horsepower, pressure ratio, fuel flow, specific fuel consumption, oil flow, oil consumption, electrical functions, power factors, and other parameters related to the acceptability of the unit under test. Troubleshoot to isolate indicated malfunctions and discrepancies. Make operational adjustments to engines, accessories, controls, and test equipment, including realignment. Perform necessary rework to correct the cause of malfunctions and bring performance within specified operating parameters. Remove unit from the test facility

Requirements

The successful candidate should have related experience with mechanical and electrical systems; and will have experience with diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of control circuits; and removing and replacing faulty components.
Strong technical, electrical, and mechanical skills and a good understanding of turbine theory are critical to the position.
The identified must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
3 years of mechanical or electrical-related job experience
Experienced in reading/interpreting applicable drawings (Mechanical and/or Electrical) and technical manuals

Nice To Haves

Gas turbine package or related, operational, or testing experience.
PLC controls experience.
Airframes and Powerplants (A&P) license
Experience operating or testing Solar packages or engines

Responsibilities

Install, level, set up, prepare, and operate any Solar or OEM gas turbine, driven equipment, packaged system, control console, microprocessor control, subassembly, component, and/or accessory in test cells, fixtures or in special test beds.
Connect test equipment: harnesses, simulators, filters, lines, instrumentation, and other equipment necessary to the test operation.
Conduct static acceptance test of gas turbines and package systems.
Connect and operate computerized data acquisition systems for package systems and gas turbines.
Observe, record, and review test data.
Calculate operational parameters such as horsepower, pressure ratio, fuel flow, specific fuel consumption, oil flow, oil consumption, electrical functions, power factors, and other parameters related to the acceptability of the unit under test.
Troubleshoot to isolate indicated malfunctions and discrepancies.
Make operational adjustments to engines, accessories, controls, and test equipment, including realignment.
Perform necessary rework to correct the cause of malfunctions and bring performance within specified operating parameters.
Remove unit from the test facility