Senior Associate Testing and Validation Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
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.
Caterpillar’s Resource Industries division is seeking a Senior Associate Testing and Validation Engineer to support the Electrification Team at our Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ. This role is central to advancing battery electric machines and charging solutions including Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), helping to support Caterpillar customer’s transition to a more sustainable future.
Your primary focus will be on directly supporting the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), system. You will ensure proper system functionality and meet Caterpillar’s high quality standards and customer expectations. You won’t just test solutions—you’ll influence the future of sustainable mining.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Testing Projects: Plan and execute testing and development for current and next generation charging solutions for capable vehicles and assets.
Drive Safety & Quality: Make safety your top priority and champion continuous improvement in every aspect of electrification testing.
Leverage Data: Use tools like Excel, Tableau, (Data Analysis Tool Kit) DATK, CANape and Microsoft Office to turn raw data into actionable insights.
Solve Complex Challenges: Apply your hands-on skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot and validate a variety of complex electrical, electronic, and software systems.
Own the Process: Collaborate with extended engineering, software and technology teams, develop test plans, document standard work procedures, execute checkouts and validation activities, and analyze results.
Continuous Improvement: Document and share ideas to enhance safety, efficiency, product performance, and customer value.
Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with on-site engineers, technicians, and operators to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Impactful Work: Your contributions directly shape the next generation of machines and charging solutions.
Career Growth: Build expertise in cutting-edge technologies and large-scale systems.
Team Culture: Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive environment.
Hands‑on, real‑world work
This is not a desk‑only role. You’ll be out in the field,
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