Hands-On Instrumentation Lab Apprentice

Caterpillar Brazil; Green Valley, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Green Valley, AZ invites applications for the Instrumentation Lab Apprentice Program at the Tucson Proving Ground.

This two-year, paid apprenticeship, run with Pima Community College, offers hands-on experience in instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition, soldering, and electronics assembly while earning tuition support and benefits. Apprentices will work with experienced technicians, learn safety practices, and contribute to real tests on mining and construction equipment,

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at Pima Community College in a relevant program (AIT or Electronics).
• Commit to at least 32 hours per week while in instruction.
• Interest in instrumentation, electronics and hands-on work required.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify and repair instrumentation cables and harnesses.
• Install, maintain and repair strain gauges, sensors and instrumentation.
• Perform soldering and fine assembly for instrumentation needs.
• Assist with data acquisition system setup and basic verification.
• Follow wiring diagrams and engineering documentation; support testing activities.

Skills

Interest in instrumentation

Electronics aptitude

Hands-on technical work

Soldering

Basic computer skills (Office)

Commit to 32 hours/week

Education

Pima Community College enrollment

Tools

Multimeter

Test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Soldering tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Green Valley, AZ invites applications for the Instrumentation Lab Apprentice Program at the Tucson Proving Ground.

This two-year, paid apprenticeship, run with Pima Community College, offers hands-on experience in instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition, soldering, and electronics assembly while earning tuition support and benefits. Apprentices will work with experienced technicians, learn safety practices, and contribute to real tests on mining and construction equipment,