Test & Validation Engineer - Drivetrain Controls Systems

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

11d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division is looking for a Test & Validation Engineer to support the Resource Industries Transmission Development Team for drivetrain control systems & validation. In the role, you will contribute to the design and development of transmission and torque converter control systems for hauling, cycling, and oil & gas applications. You will be provided the unique opportunity to directly impact machine performance and durability for a variety of drivetrain programs.

Requirements

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management: Extensive knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Product Testing: Extensive knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Controls development tools and process experience (Powershift transmission controls preferred)
Ability and interest in working in a varying environment (field/shop/lab)
Ability to operate machines (after training)

Responsibilities

Working with design, development, systems integration, and software engineers to create, develop, and optimize hardware and controls for powershift transmissions.
Planning and executing on-machine control software calibration and validation.
Managing control system requirements, specifications, and design reviews.
Designing clutch control strategies to meet drivetrain performance and durability targets.
Performing simulation for clutch control systems.
Collecting and analyzing data to understand and optimize controls performance.