Development/Research Technician – Engine Build

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.

Job Title: Development/Research Technician – Engine Build

Salary: From £26,064

Location : Peterborough

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave,    

• Up to 9% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%`

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role .

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. 

The position sits within our Global Engine Development team, our values act as a strong foundation, using the Operating & Execution Model as a guide, we develop a deep understanding of our customers' needs, and along with our partners deliver industry leading products and services.​This focus allows us to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world and allows us to deliver profitable growth for our stakeholders. Our ​GED is instrumental in the development, validation, and certification of our new products and in providing support to current products.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Engine Build Technician to join our GED-UK Operations Team.  An essential role focused on executing Engine Build and strip activities to customer requirements in support of the team’s purpose of planning, preparing, and executing engine tests.

The role supports core hour operations: 8.30-16:45

What You Will Do:

• The successful candidate will carry out Engine builds, strips and rebuild activities across all Engine platforms including 1200, 900 and 400 series, plus other current engine products and prototype products.

• Assist engineers in performing; Needs Analysis, initiating ideas, evaluating, and contributing to the design of new products and processes.

• Build technicians must continuously learn through experience and staying abreast of technology changes.

• Learning focuses on methods and processes applied to engineering functions, practical application of technical skills, communications and building knowledge of Caterpillar’s products.

• Take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others, always following safety procedures while reporting any unsafe process or conditions while participating in health and safety training that the company offers.

What You Have:

Required Skills:

• Making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results. Compiling results and preparing technical reports and documentation of outcomes.

• 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

  • Testing components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions.

  • experience in building and striping Internal Combustion Engines / or equivalent Military Applications/ Aero-Mechanical / Gas Turbine transferable skills.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

  • experience in building and striping Internal Combustion Engines / or equivalent Military Applications/ Aero-Mechanical / Gas Turbine transferable skills.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• 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.

• Competent user of O365 Applications to support data input and visualization work tasks

Desirable Qualities:

• Knowledge of Diesel combustion engines and the components

• Ability to use basic 3D CAD software to reference engine models.

• Experience in Engine assembly & dis-assembly including measurements of components and assemblies and documentation of activities.

• Understanding of Lean Principles, 5S and Six-Sigma methodology

What You Will Get

A career with a company with a culture of innovation, which has helped the company develop new products and technologies that meet evolving customer needs. The company invests heavily in research and development and has established partnerships with universities and other research institutions to help drive innovation.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

April 5, 2024 - April 21, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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