Engineer-Test/Validation

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built. Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us. Description Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture between Caterpillar and Trimble whose purpose is to transform the way heavy equipment customers shape the world with solutions that differentiate Caterpillar and Trimble. The Verification and Validation Engineer will be part of an international team providing internal verification and validation (V&V) for CTCT products. This position networks closely with CTCT internal product/project teams, as well as Caterpillar and Trimble product teams, to provide high-quality products to the mining industry. This hands-on role will leverage the experiences and training gained from previous verification and validation positions. Job Duties Accountable for creating and executing test plans regarding internal verification and validation Responsible for testing sw/hw fixes, finding bugs and issues, documentation, machine updates, and troubleshooting. Operation of mining equipment during verification and validation activities. Perform machine and data collection setups to support test plans. Daily on machine test and validation activities supporting grade control setups Assist with developing and refining verification & validation processes for both internal and external teams. Mentoring and training activities within work group. Internal voice of the customer before a product is released to the end user. Management of Trimble, Caterpillar and CTCT databases used in tracking product issues Basic Qualifications 4-year Degree in Engineering, or related curriculum; OR over 5 years of progressive, relevant experience will also be considered. Previous mining verification and validation experience. Top Candidates will also have Experience with GNSS, machine control and guidance system design or validation Mechanical and electrical aptitude as well as manual dexterity to work well in bench test and machine test environments Data processing computer skills Self-starter with a demonstrated passion for the business Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a global team, dealers and customers, as well as problem-solving and time management skills Additional Information The location for this position is Tucson AZ at the Tucson Proving Grounds. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. This position will require less than 10% travel. Employee benefit details Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Final details Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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 www.Caterpillar.com/Careers. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. 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