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Job Title: Test & Validation Engineer

Salary: £42,603 - £54,000

Location: Peterborough

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Relocation: Not supported for this role.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Proving Test Engineer to join our Caterpillar team and have a direct impact on the success of our Internal Machine Reliability Group (IMRG) team. As part of our L5/L6 team in Global Engine Development (GED), you will be involved in a variety of engine installation and test projects into off-highway machines and generator sets. Primarily covering mechanical and electrical engine to machine integration, shakedown and test.

Additional Info:

The role is based in our Europe Research & Development Centre at the Caterpillar Business Park, Peterborough, UK. There is opportunity to travel within the UK to other Caterpillar facilities and, also to proving grounds within Europe. The role is permanent days, 37 hours a week which is in the main office/workshop based.

What You Will Do:

• Manage multiple engine installation projects to collect relevant performance data and report out

• Contribute to the design of new product and processes

• Planning and improving testing procedures and operations to make the test more reliable, efficient and cost-effective

• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities

• Collaborate with and support other engineers, managers, technicians, customers, suppliers and represent the company externally

• Operate a multitude of different off-highway vehicles including but not limited to Hydraulic Excavators, Back-Hoe Loaders, Telehandlers, Track Type Tractors when required

• Diagnose and repair issues on both engine and machine

• Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical and hydraulic)

• Produce electrical looms to interface engine and machine

What You Have:

• Good understanding of instrumentation, diesel engine operation, off-highway machine operation and how all the sub-systems interact

• Knowledge of product testing approaches, previous experience of capturing and analysing test data

• Knowledge of generator sets and their operation

• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems related to diesel engine installations

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work well in a team

• The role requires good communication skills and interaction with supporting technicians and the engineering customer

• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience

• Good understanding and working knowledge of software used to interact with electronic engines

• Engineering degree or relevant experience with increasing responsibility

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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