Caterpillar, Inc

Lead Test Tech

Caterpillar, Inc$72K — $108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in testing, validation, and assembly of large machinery.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of technicians.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
  • Solid communication skills to coordinate effectively across engineering and technical teams.
  • Familiarity with Cat ET, SIS Web, and technical schematics for diagnostics and repairs.
  • Associate’s degree in Diesel Technology or equivalent work experience in mining support.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize safety and drive ongoing improvements in testing and assembly processes.
  • Lead a team in the assembly of large mining trucks, ensuring compliance with engineering instructions.
  • Review and approve work requests, ensuring availability of necessary parts and accurate time estimates.
  • Troubleshoot complex system failures and guide mechanics in effective repair strategies.
  • Oversee product testing and collaborate with engineering and lab technicians on data collection timelines.
  • Train and mentor junior technicians on safe work practices and technical skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Employee Assistance Program and lifestyle benefits
  • Incentive bonuses and career development opportunities
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar's Resource Industries Division is seeking a Lead Test Technician to support testing, validation, and assembly of Large Mining Trucks. As a Lead Test Technician, you will lead and mentor a team responsible for complex testing and validation of large mining trucks. Your technical expertise and leadership will drive precision, reliability, and high performance across all maintenance and validation activities.

Why This Role Is Exciting
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 schedule-26 extra days off per year!
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions directly impact next-generation Mining Trucks and provide solutions for existing Mining Truck fleets across the globe.
  • Career Growth: Build strong leadership skills and technical expertise in cutting-edge technologies for Mining Trucks.
  • Team Culture: Work with skilled mechanics and technicians while collaborating with passionate partners from multiple functions in a supportive environment.


What you will do

Drive Safety & Quality: Prioritize safety in all operations, identify risks, ensure safe practices for yourself and team members, and support continuous improvements.

Lead Machine Assembly: Review assembly instructions in preparation to lead a team of mechanics to complete the assembly of new Large Mining Trucks

Review and Approve Work Requests: Review work orders submitted by engineering ensuring all necessary instructions and parts are available and time estimate is accurate while preparing to provide guidance to the assigned mechanics

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Capable of troubleshooting system and component failures and issues including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and air systems and proficiency with Cat ET and SIS WEB

Component Replacement and Repairs: Proficient in component remove and install processes as well as repairs (engines, wet brakes, final drives, torque converters, transmissions, hydraulic pumps etc.) and the ability to instruct and train mechanics on these tasks

Product Testing: Work with engineering on timelines of shop execution while collaborating with lab technicians ensuring proper locations of instrumentation to collect accurate data and meet validation timelines.

Develop Talent: Train and coach junior technicians on troubleshooting, testing methods, assembly processes, and safe work practices.

What skill you will have

Accuracy and Attention to Detail Experience in testing, validation, and assembly activities by thoroughly reviewing engineering instructions, verifying work requests, and confirming correct instrumentation placement to support safe, high-quality results.

Effective Communications Ability to communicate clearly with engineering, mechanics, and lab teams to coordinate assembly and testing activities while providing clear direction and coaching to technicians to maintain consistent understanding of procedures and safe work practices.

Problem Solving Experience diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues through strong analytical thinking, risk identification, and support of engineering root-cause analysis to drive efficient and reliable solutions.

Product Testing Ability to support product validation by aligning shop execution with engineering timelines, ensuring safe and accurate testing, and collaborating with lab technicians to confirm proper instrumentation for reliable data collection.

Standard Operating Procedures Applies and enforces Caterpillar SOPs across assembly, repairs, testing, and troubleshooting while ensuring engineering instructions meet procedural standards and training team members on proper SOP adherence.

Technical Troubleshooting Ability to conduct advanced diagnostics using Cat ET, SIS Web, and technical schematics to lead troubleshooting efforts and guide mechanics through effective repair strategies across all major truck systems.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Promotes TPM principles through proactive maintenance practices, technician mentoring, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

Top candidates will also have

  • Leading teams working with diverse groups of people
  • Experience with Caterpillar or large off-highway equipment in a research and development environment
  • Ability to work in varied field/shop conditions.
  • Associates degree in Diesel Technology or equivalent Work experience in Mining support or Research and Development


Additional Information

The primary work location for this role is Green Valley, AZ with a requirement to work on-site full-time at a Caterpillar facility.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

Visa sponsorship, international assignments, or payroll transfers are not available for this role

Posting date: 6/22/2026- 6/25/2026

Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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


* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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