Technologist - Test/Validation

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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. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. Whether it be groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions, or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and locations around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We do not just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in, including the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure that support communities everywhere. Job Summary: Caterpillar is seeking a Technologist - Test/Validation to join the Test Data Systems team within the Large Power Systems Division in Mossville, Illinois. The team supports the automation and data acquisition systems used in Caterpillar's global engine development laboratories, helping deliver efficient, reliable, and high-quality testing solutions that support product development. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will provide technical leadership while supporting test automation, data acquisition, application and interface development, and test-cell operations. You will work closely with validation, performance, emissions, instrumentation, facilities, and supplier teams to implement new capabilities, troubleshoot technical issues, and continuously improve testing and validation processes. This is a position with significant technical influence and collaboration across global teams. The ideal candidate brings strong laboratory or engine testing experience, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to work directly with customers, suppliers, and technical peers to drive innovation, improve product quality, and support the development of Caterpillar's next generation of power systems. How You Will Make an Impact: Support Product Quality Through Testing & Validation - Help maximize product quality by supporting testing, development, validation, and automation activities within a dynamic engine laboratory environment. Drive Technical Leadership - Lead technical discussions, explain technical architecture, and help resolve complex technical challenges while supporting teammates and laboratory stakeholders. Develop Innovative Automation Solutions - Create, maintain, and enhance applications and interfaces that improve test automation, data acquisition, and laboratory efficiency. Collaborate Across Global Teams - Partner with customers, suppliers, and technical peers to deliver successful projects, improve laboratory capabilities, and support long-term business objectives. Build Toward Autonomous Technical Ownership - Develop expertise in laboratory equipment, software platforms, and team processes while progressing toward independent ownership of technical work and test-cell support activities. Responsibilities: Organize and perform testing activities that support 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, Morphe, and Python. Test and deploy automation, data acquisition, and test setup tools used within laboratory environments. Lead software deployment and synchronization activities 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 support of laboratory data governance processes. Document standard processes, testing procedures, and technical solutions. Prioritize personal work effectively while helping others coordinate competing priorities. Partner with global teams supporting engine development laboratories in the United States, United Kingdom, and China. What Skills You Will Have: Product Testing (Working Knowledge) Apply product testing approaches, tools, and techniques to support engine and power systems development activities. Document test procedures, test execution results, and defect-tracking information. Analyze testing outcomes and support continuous improvement efforts. Test components and systems for compliance with functional requirements and established standards. Participate in developing testing procedures and selecting appropriate testing tools and environments. Troubleshooting Technical Problems (Working Knowledge) Troubleshoot hardware, software, instrumentation, communication, and automation-related issues within a laboratory environment. Apply standard troubleshooting methods to identify root causes and implement effective resolutions. Utilize diagnostic guides, tools, and utilities to investigate technical issues. Document common technical issues, corrective actions, and lessons learned. Support evaluation and continuous improvement of troubleshooting practices. Technical Excellence (Working Knowledge) Provide effective technical