Sr Engineer-Test/Validation

About the role

E+ES currently has an opening for a Power Electronics EOL Test & Validation Senior Engineer. This position is located in Mossville, Illinois with responsibility for the production manufacturing EOL (End of Line) of Power Electronics product lines. The incumbent will report to the E+ES Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will partner with and provide technical EOL sing guidance to global engineering and supplier partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Implements and improves sing, development and validation techniques, processes, tooling and machinery to maximize product quality.
• Resolving issues regarding the design or manufacturing.
• Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Planning and improving sing procedures and operations to make the s more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
• Making sure that results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability are monitored.

Requirements

• A degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience working in an Engineering function.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices. Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. Productively balances speed and accuracy. Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms. Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
• Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions. Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues. Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions to business problems. Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.
• Product Testing: Extensive knowledge of product sing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute sing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing. Coordinates execution of s plans, including resources, strategy, schedules, processes and tools. Collaborates with design team to ensure sing considerations are incorporated into system design. Recommends tools and techniques for automating, simplifying and enhancing product sing. Compares and contrasts alternative sing methodologies and tools. Matches sing methodology and tools to product being sed; develops s scenarios and scripts. Estimates time, effort and resources required for thorough sing.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution. Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems. Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs. Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment. Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach. Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.

Skills

• Top Candidates Will Have Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in an Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering/Technology curriculum OR extensive related experience in lieu of a degree.

Benefits

• Summary Pay Range $112,710.00 - $169,060.00
• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
• 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*