Manufacturing Engineer - Testing

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

ROLE DEFINITION:

Caterpillar s Manufacturing Test Engineer position works both independently and as part of a team to Develop, maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning for Component and Product validation throughout the manufacturing facility.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Test engineers are responsible for designing and implementing the In-Process and Final Quality tests that ensure the quality and the functionality of a product. Should possess Technical knowledge on Machines, powertrain, layout, Function, Failure modes.

Design, develop and implement cost-effective, repeatable, and scalable Testing processes for drivetrain components and off highway vehicle

Develop and implement Test processes in line with Product specification and Caterpillar Manufacturing standard processes

Plan, Perform Process design and Analyze requirements to make recommendations for facility systems, processes, equipment needs, and engineering product designs

Complete both specialized and broad-based assignments / projects which may require collaboration and integration with other functions

Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to design a test system define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans

Analyze Test tooling and Product test failures and evaluate tool characteristics and requirements Virtually and Physical validation.

SKILL:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

LEVEL WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

Print Reading, (Hydraulics Electrical)

GDNT Understanding,

Basic Hydraulic System, Electrical system Pneumatic System Design and Function,

To Develop a Hydraulic Electrical Schematic and test machine design according to the Test functionalities

Basic Machine Component Test Understanding and execution through Design and Validation process

Troubleshooting of Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical systems

Machine/Component Function Understanding (Basic Working Principles)

Basic Understanding of PLC HMI Programming and troubleshooting.

Machine/Component Test script Development in LabVIEW and similar Data Acquisition systems

Develop and creation of test Database with Analysis of Test Data and creation of Data visuality through Office Power BI tools.

QUALIFICATION:

University or technical school degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline

Thorough knowledge of Product function, manufacturing and Testing concepts

Minimum of 5 year of Testing - Validation engineering -related experience

Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills Desired Qualifications Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

• April 1, 2025 - April 15, 2025