Test Technician

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The individual works independently, or as a key member of a develop team to support the development testing and evaluation of turbomachinery products. Individual plans and coordinates complex work assignments and department projects with minimal technical direction and routinely applies advanced technical training, procedures and equipment to support test or metrology activities. Individual develops written test, calibration, operation and maintenance procedures and trains fellow technicians in lower salary grade positions. The individual is regarded as a department-recognized technical authority, possessing comprehensive knowledge one or more areas of test or measurement sciences. Responsibilities involve operation, calibration or maintenance of equipment required to support production, development, first article and NPI products, performing fabrication, setup, installation, and evaluation functions in support of engineering projects. Impact of decisions will affect key projects or program deliverables. Provides direction to test technicians and coordination of complex work assignments and department projects. Coordinates work between various projects to support testing objectives and prioritizes inputs from competing interests. Frequently required to develop solutions to difficult technical problems. Develops new techniques or procedures and evaluates and introduces new equipment to enhance safety, quality and velocity. Troubleshoots difficult technical issues. Transitions between related work areas to make significant contributions. Applies fundamentals of data evaluation, error and uncertainty analysis and equipment calibration fundamentals.

Requirements

5+ years of applicable technician experience and training
Demonstrated knowledge of Solar’s turbomachinery products, with emphasis on testing and/or metrology methods.
Applicable technical Associates’ degree, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support the development testing and evaluation of turbomachinery products.
Plan and coordinate complex work assignments and department projects with minimal technical direction.
Apply advanced technical training, procedures and equipment to support test or metrology activities.
Develop written test, calibration, operation and maintenance procedures.
Train fellow technicians in lower salary grade positions.
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment required to support production, development, first article and NPI products.
Perform fabrication, setup, installation, and evaluation functions in support of engineering projects.
Provide direction to test technicians and coordination of complex work assignments and department projects.
Coordinate work between various projects to support testing objectives and prioritize inputs from competing interests.
Develop solutions to difficult technical problems.
Develop new techniques or procedures and evaluate and introduce new equipment to enhance safety, quality and velocity.
Troubleshoot difficult technical issues.
Transition between related work areas to make significant contributions.
Apply fundamentals of data evaluation, error and uncertainty analysis and equipment calibration fundamentals.
Understand, comply and advocate company EHS procedures and frequently coach others for safety.
Demonstrate sound technical judgment and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical problems.
Serve as the department focal point for expertise and knowledge in at least one key skill area.
Train and mentor lower salary grade technicians.
Apply refined, specialized technical expertise.