Electrification Testing and Validation Engineer

About the Role

Caterpillar’s Resource Industries division is seeking a Testing and Validation Engineer to support the Electrification Engineering Test Team at our Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ. The team is central to supporting testing and development for electric vehicles and charging (both stationary and mobile) solutions, helping to support Caterpillar customer’s transition to a more sustainable future.

Your primary focus will be supporting the Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET) system. You will support testing, development, and installation of our stationary infrastructure and collaborate with other engineers, ensuring proper system integration. You will also lead creating and enhancing safety procedures related to the system for future use at the Tucson Proving Ground and at customer sites.

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety & Quality: Make safety your top priority and champion continuous improvement in every aspect of electrification testing. Review and create job procedures for system testing, installation, and maintenance.
• Lead Testing Projects: Plan and execute testing and development for current and next-generation charging solutions.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with on-site engineers, technicians, and operators to deliver projects on time and within budget. Create and enhance validation plans with external engineering teams.
• Leverage Data: Use tools like Excel, Tableau, DATK (Data Analysis Tool Kit), CANape, and Microsoft Office to turn raw data into actionable insights.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Apply hands-on skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot and validate complex electrical, electronic, and software systems.
• Own the Process: Collaborate with extended engineering, software, and technology teams to 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.

Additional Opportunities

You may also have the opportunity to support additional projects within the team, including but not limited to:

• Supporting safe job procedures review and creation for electric vehicles, stationary charging, and mobile energy transfer solutions.
• Creating or proposing validation plans when they are not readily available or unclear.
• Performing software checkout on vehicles and charging systems.
• Validation of stationary charging solutions.
• Construction and enhancement of test sites supporting energy transfer solutions.
• Leading test planning meetings.
• Enhancing future vehicle technology solutions.
• Supporting product demonstrations for internal and external customers.
• Mentoring interns/co-op students and helping train existing employees.

Requirements

• Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering or technology discipline.
• Experience in testing or validation within heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial machinery.
• Experience designing and executing testing strategies. Experience with construction, forestry, mining, or agricultural equipment is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to machine software and controls using tools such as CAT Electronic Technician, CANape, and Cadet.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills to analyze complex technical issues, evaluate test results, and develop effective solutions.
• Effective communication skills to clearly convey technical information, test results, and project updates to engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design, operating, troubleshooting, and improving Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer or similar transfer solutions and methodologies.
• Experience with TCE, DATK, SuperComm 2, Cadet, Caterpillar Electronic Technician, CANape, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with vehicle and integration software checkouts.
• 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 environmental conditions (hot, dusty, windy, sunny, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise in agile adaptation while still driving projects forward.
• Experience in training or upskilling others.

Additional Information

This position requires working full-time onsite at the Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ, five days a week. Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this role. The position may require up to 10% travel. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Pay

Summary pay range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (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 opportunities.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.