Role: Analyst / Developer
Location: Mossville, IL, USA - 3 days Onsite Project Duration: 10 MonthsMandatory Skills:Blueprints, CAD, Noise & Vibrations, Schematics, Testing
Required
Position Description
Required Education
Degree: ******Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required). Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is also accepted.*************
- Experience: 2–4 years of testing experience required. Internships are accepted as qualifying experience.
- Export Controls: This role requires Export Control clearance.
Required Skills
- Basic understanding of internal combustion engines and machinery.
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
- Experience utilizing data acquisition systems (eDAQ, LMS, cDAQ).
- Experience analyzing data (linear vibration, stress/strain, ME-SCOPE, LMS).
- Experience performing modal testing.
- Ability to coordinate design and procurement of prototype hardware.
- Experience setting up tests (instrumentation & gaging as appropriate).
Technical Skills (Desired):
- Understanding of structural dynamics/vibration.
- NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) testing experience.
- Structural simulation experience.
Soft Skills (Required):
- Strong initiative.
- Good technical communication skills.
- Understanding of customer needs and product application.
- Networking and building strong relationships.
- Team player and detail oriented.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Creativity and verbal/written communication skills.
Soft Skills (Desired):
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in validation.
- Champion new initiatives.
- Effectively multitask on multiple engine programs.
- Work collaboratively with multiple teams.
The position is a backfill for a test engineer responsible for developing, conducting, analyzing, and managing engine structures & dynamics validation tests using Caterpillar standards & technologies. The goal is to validate components and resolve field issues to ensure Caterpillar product quality through vibration testing of engines and package gensets.
Key Contributions to the Work Group:
- Validate core engine components and systems (rotating components, PRL, valvetrain, heads, blocks, and housings) for NPI, NTI, CPI, NSI, and Assurance of Supplier programs.
- Evaluate complex structural failure modes and provide technical guidance/expertise to drive product solutions.
- Develop and execute test plans for on-engine and bench testing.
- Conduct tests in Tech Center engine labs, Lafayette IN engine center, Peoria IL & Tucson AZ proving grounds, 3rd party engine and shake labs, and field sites.
- Utilize data acquisition systems and analysis tools to evaluate linear vibration, stress/strain, and modal performance.
- Coordinate design and procurement of prototype hardware.
- Set up test instrumentation and gaging as appropriate.
- Generate reports and communicate conclusions and results to stakeholders.
- Team consists of 10 test engineers and 4 technicians.
- Candidate will work closely with design and simulation teams.
- Interaction includes project planning, report generation, and communication of results.
- Opportunity to work on groundbreaking products with industry-leading engineers.
- Exposure to specialized structural dynamics testing within a global organization.
- Work that has a direct impact on product quality and reliability for Caterpillar's global customer base.
Intrested Consultants kindly share the profiles to [email protected]
Pay: $95,052.23 - $114,471.50 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mossville, IL
