Genset-electrical Test Engineer

Career Area Engineering 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 Role Definition Creates implements and improves engineering designs processes techniques tooling and machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality Responsibilities Creating new designs and resolves issues regarding the manufacturing or building sequences 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 engineering procedures and operations to make the product or process more reliable efficient and cost-effective Collaborating with all functional areas marketing purchasing manufacturing to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science curriculum Skill Descriptors Analytical Thinking 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 Level Working Knowledge Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions Uses flow charts Pareto charts fish diagrams etc to disclose meaningful data patterns Identifies the major forces events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions Effective Communications Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors Level Working Knowledge Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups Technical Excellence Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges Level Working Knowledge Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence effectively examining implications of events and issues Effectively performs the technical job aspects continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products technologies and services Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one s general area of technical competence Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues Team Management Knowledge of effective team building techniques ability to form and manage effective teams Level Basic Understanding Differentiates characteristics of effective and dysfunctional teams Explains the importance of a cohesive team effort and the concept of synergy Compares traditional teams to virtual teams Identifies key factors and requisite activities for building an effective team Design for Manufacturability DFM Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines methodologies and use cases ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations Level Working Knowledge Analyzes the implementation challenges of DFM methodologies and shares them with their supervisors Documents each stage of the design process for audit and review purposes Follows standard guidelines and best practices while carrying out DFM procedures Implements DFM methodologies to standardize product designs simplify operations and reduce costs for certain types of manufacturing processes Utilizes basic DFM tools and technologies to implement DFM methodologies Engineering - MFG Knowledge of processes techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment ability to design and implement materials structures machines devices systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention Level Working Knowledge Assists in problem resolution drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices Works with basic routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing Performs basic installation maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function Follows relevant standards policies and practices in engineering operations Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff Product Testing Knowledge of product testing approaches techniques and tools ability to design plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing Level Working Knowledge Documents test process and results prepares and analyzes defect-tracking reports Summarizes features of a specific Genset product-testing process and associated procedures Tests components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions Discusses and compares usability safety and integration testing Develops product-testing procedures participates in selecting testing environment and tools Troubleshooting Technical Problems Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment Level Working Knowledge Documents common hardware software and communications problems and likely resolutions Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides tools and utilities to discover application problems Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting This is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization Posting Dates April 25 2025 - 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