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Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing
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The Senior Test & Validation Engineer – Electrification joins the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions team to lead validation for new product development and technology investigation projects. This role involves owning validation planning and execution for new product introductions and in-production improvements, from defining requirements to coordinating testing with internal and external labs. Key responsibilities include coordinating FMEA and Validation Planning Workshops, analyzing test failures, and managing vendor relationships. The successful candidate will utilize extensive knowledge of product testing approaches, hardware and software troubleshooting, and quality assurance standards. Required skills include translating requirements into test plans and managing multiple projects. The role specifically addresses technical challenges in power conversion, high voltage systems, and electrical work to ensure the reliability and safety of advanced electrified drivetrain, battery, and energy management solutions.
Plan, lead, and execute validation projects for new product introduction and in-production improvements.
Determine the specific timing, methods, and requirements for executing validation projects with internal and external labs.
Coordinate the execution of FMEA and Validation Planning Workshop processes.
Maintain and report the product validation schedule and status to validation leadership.
Analyze test failure discoveries and facilitate the verification of new product introduction issue resolutions.
Design and execute testing strategies, scripts, and scenarios to ensure product quality at all manufacturing stages.
Troubleshoot complex hardware and software problems using advanced diagnostic techniques and tools.
Recommend and implement tools and techniques for automating and enhancing product testing.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering field, such as Mechanical or Electrical.
Experience leading projects, coordinating with internal and external test facilities, and managing contractors and parts procurement.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware and software.
Experience translating requirements into test plans and managing multiple projects.
Extensive knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools to ensure quality at all manufacturing stages.
Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches to resolve technical problems in manufacturing or product development environments.
Extensive knowledge of decision-making processes, including the ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Experience in power conversion, high voltage systems, and electrical work (preferred).
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Embedded Controls
Electrification Technologies
Systems Engineering
New Product Introduction (NPI)
APQP
Requirements Analysis
Electrical Power Systems
Validation Processes
Project Management
Hardware
Software
Product Development
Resource Planning
High Voltage Electrical Systems
Wiring Harness Design
Creo
CAN communications
FMEA
Electrical Schematics
System Integration
Commissioning
Validation
Risk Assessment
Datalink Network Architectures
Electric Drivetrains
Power Sources
Quality Assurance