Test / Validation Engineer

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: TEST / VALIDATION ENGINEER Lafayette, Indiana Relocation Assistance Available Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar (video) 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're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself (video) Job summary: We are looking for an energetic Test / Validation Engineer to support our new and exciting Large Gas Engine Grid Code Compliance and Engine Controls processes at Caterpillar. You will have the opportunity to engage with some of the best and brightest engineers working on cutting edge technologies while leveraging our global collaboration partners to help them deliver to our customers. We will support you with our existing team of subject matter experts to ensure you are comfortable, confident, and ready to meet the challenges you may encounter. You will have the latitude to be innovative in your assignments while you deliver on your goals. You will be empowered to lead change and make an impact across our organization the performance across the supply network. The role will include application of leading Engine Simulation tools such as dSPACE, Grid Controllers and Voltage Regulators If you are passionate about engines, application of leading simulation and analytic tools to answer technical questions and build robust products for our customers, we have the perfect role for you! What you will do: Collaborate with Development partners in converting Gas Engine Test Requirements to Test Vectors Simplify Gas Engine and Electric Generator Sets Numerical Models to enable their integration on to Advanced Simulators Execute Test Vectors on the Simulators and determine pass/fail results Collaborate with development partners on the integration of the test results Compile and preset test result to the extended engineering team Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar 2 years of Software Validation experience. Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills Analytical and problem-solving ability Hardware-In-Loop testing with dSpace systems, Control Desk, Automation Desk and Configuration Desk, GT Power Hands-on electronics lab skills – wiring, light fabrication with hand tools, soldering and basic use of electrical test instruments like multimeters, oscilloscopes etc. Top candidates will also have: Experience with application communication protocols such as used on CAN Datalink, J1939 Communication, dSPACE Tools PGNs and SPNs Knowledge of Vector CAN Software tools – CANape, CANoe or CANalyzer Basic knowledge of internal combustion engine systems, their operation, relevant sensors and actuators System modeling with Matlab and Simulink Masters Degree in ME, EE, EET or similar. What you will get: A commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters. 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) Additional Information: This position will close on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:59pm. Travel requirements may be less than 10%. This position is located in Lafayette, IN Domestic relocation assistance is available. Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this position. 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 for this position 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 . #LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar Relocation is available for this position. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here. 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.