Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
About the Role:
The individual works as a key member of a team supporting the development testing and evaluation of turbomachinery components or engines. The individual requires minimal technical direction on a broad range of technical assignments, some requiring solutions to difficult technical problems. Individual exhibits full proficiency in instrumentation set-up, planning and executing complex tests or turbomachinery testing operations and is considered a key technical resource for a given project or assignment. The individual is regarded as a primary team member, possessing considerable knowledge in specific areas of test or measurement sciences. The individual is accountable for sound judgment, delivering high-quality results and implementing corrective actions to resolve technical problems during all phases of testing operations. Impact of decisions may affect key projects or program deliverables.
Skills Required:
Full proficiency in planning, scheduling and executing complex work assignments.
Develops solutions to technical problems independently.
Thorough understanding and application of measurement science or turbomachinery testing fundamentals.
Routinely applies technical training to improve established processes.
Fully proficient in most aspects of metrology or turbomachinery test activities, often working on new product or process developments.
Applies basic engineering and analytical principals to validate data and work task results.
Principal Accountabilities:
Understands and complies with company EHS procedures and coaches peers for safety.
Exhibits advanced troubleshooting abilities.
Applies innovative approaches to technical problems and develop new methods and techniques.
Develops new approaches when established and proven procedures do not exist.
Operates complex equipment or conducts advanced equipment calibration activities.
Independently performs and documents test or calibration results, identifying sources and resolving anomalous experimental results.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- The position requires 3-5 years of applicable technician experience and training with emphasis on testing, instrumentation and controls systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with data acquisition software
- Familiarity with control software
- Experience with instrumentation troubleshooting
- Demonstrated knowledge of turbomachinery
- Basic knowledge using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at
Summary Pay Range:
$36.80 - $55.20
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.
