Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. **
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.
Caterpillar’s Resource Industries division is seeking a **Senior Associate Testing and Validation Engineer ** to support the Electrification Team at our Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ. This role is central to advancing battery electric machines and charging solutions including Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), helping to support Caterpillar customer’s transition to a more sustainable future.
Your primary focus will be on directly supporting the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), **system. You will **ensure proper system functionality and meet Caterpillar’s high quality standards and customer expectations. You won’t just test solutions—you’ll influence the future of sustainable mining.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Testing Projects: Plan and execute testing and development for current and next generation charging solutions for capable vehicles and assets.
Drive Safety & Quality: Make safety your top priority and champion continuous improvement in every aspect of electrification testing.
Leverage Data: Use tools like Excel, Tableau, (Data Analysis Tool Kit) DATK, CANape and Microsoft Office to turn raw data into actionable insights.
Solve Complex Challenges: Apply your hands-on skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot and validate a variety of complex electrical, electronic, and software systems.
Own the Process: Collaborate with extended engineering, software and technology teams, develop test plans, document standard work procedures, execute checkouts and validation activities, and analyze results.
Continuous Improvement: Document and share ideas to enhance safety, efficiency, product performance, and customer value.
Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with on-site engineers, technicians, and operators to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Impactful Work: Your contributions directly shape the next generation of machines and charging solutions.
Career Growth: Build expertise in cutting-edge technologies and large-scale systems.
Team Culture: Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive environment.
Hands‑on, real‑world work This is not a desk‑only role. You’ll be out in the field, working directly with machines, supporting test execution, and seeing technology perform in real operating environments. If you enjoy combining leadership with hands‑on engineering, this role delivers both.
What Skills You Will Have:
**Technical Excellence: **Experience in testing or validation within heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial machinery.
**Product Testing: **Experience designing and executing testing strategies. Experience with construction, forestry, mining or agricultural equipment is a plus.
**Troubleshooting Technical Problems: **Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to machine software and controls. Use tools such as CAT Electronic Technician, CANape, and Cadet for machine functionality.
Additional Core Skills:
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Decision Making and Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Project Management
Education Requirement: Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering or technology discipline.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Experience with developing, operating, troubleshooting and improving Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer or similar energy transfer solutions and methodologies
Experience with TCE, DATK, SuperComm 2, Cadet, Caterpillar Electronic Technician, CANape, and electrical troubleshooting.
Strong computer skills and ability to manage multiple software applications.
Background in product development, machine testing, mining, or electrical/electronic systems.
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods in varied conditions (indoor/outdoor, hot/cold, dusty).
Ability to safely operate equipment after training.
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ.
Employees at this location enjoy a 9/80 schedule, which provides an additional 26 days off per year, enhancing work-life balance.
**Domestic Relocation: **Relocation assistance is not available for qualified candidates.
This role might require up to 10% travel.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Follow the link to learn more about DET: Meet the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer System
Posting Date: 6/19/2026- 7/3/2026
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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