Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer - Electric Drive Development
About The Position
The Electric Drive Development Senior Associate Engineer – Test/Validation (Root Cause and Failure Investigation) performs detail inspections of advanced drivetrain components at the Caterpillar Technical Center. This work supports new product development programs and continuous product improvement projects with the goal to determine the root cause of failures. Electric drivetrain development is an exciting job opportunity, with continued technology expansion to new product lines. Future electric drive programs will continue to provide customers with machines that do more work and consume less fuel, while providing customers with lower owning and operating costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Analytical Thinking: Working 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: Basic 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: Working knowledge 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: Basic knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Product Testing: Working 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous electric drive product development experience (design, test, or analysis)
- Experience with electric drive systems and/or components
- Experience with NPI and CPI programs
Responsibilities
- Perform detail motor/gen failure investigations
- Conduct electrical checks
- Analyze test and field data
- Communicate results and conclusions
- Document findings in technical reports
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
