Automation Test Technologist – Engine Lab Validation

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Technologist - Test/Validation to join the Test Data Systems team within the Large Power Systems Division in Mossville, Illinois.

This role provides technical leadership, supporting test automation, data acquisition, and test-cell operations to improve testing and validation processes. You will work with validation, performance, emissions, instrumentation, and supplier teams to drive innovation and high-quality development of Caterpillar power systems.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, communication, and automation-related issues in a lab environment.
• Develop effective technical solutions and stay current on lab systems and automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with team members, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Organize and perform testing activities supporting Power Systems development and validation programs.
• Support test-cell operations and resolve technical issues through troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Implement and deploy new requirements, features, enhancements, and bug fixes within the test automation platform.
• Create and maintain applications and interfaces using Visual Basic, Morphee, and Python.
• Test and deploy automation, data acquisition, and test setup tools used in laboratory environments.
• Lead software deployment and synchronization across laboratory test cells.
• Gather requirements, analyze business needs, and help improve testing, validation, and automation processes.
• Collaborate with instrument and device suppliers to obtain technical knowledge and support project delivery.
• Support laboratory standardization, automation, and quality initiatives.
• Serve as a technical resource for measurement devices and instrument communication systems.
• Maintain data quality and consistency through data governance processes.
• Document standard processes, testing procedures, and technical solutions.
• Prioritize personal work and coordinate competing priorities.
• Partner with global teams supporting engine development laboratories in the United States, United Kingdom, and China.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Automation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field

Tools

Visual Basic

Morphee

Python

C#

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Technologist - Test/Validation to join the Test Data Systems team within the Large Power Systems Division in Mossville, Illinois.

This role provides technical leadership, supporting test automation, data acquisition, and test-cell operations to improve testing and validation processes. You will work with validation, performance, emissions, instrumentation, and supplier teams to drive innovation and high-quality development of Caterpillar power systems.