Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Job Title: GED Engine Test Technician

Salary: £30,200 to £37,700 (depending on experience)

Location: Stafford, UK

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.

Role purpose and overview:

Perkins Engines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is recognised as a leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines. OEM Manufacturers and users on every continent have, for generations, trusted Perkins Engines to power their world.

As part of the Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), Global Engine Development (GED) Stafford delivers engine system and component testing programmes for its customers on a range of products. GED Stafford is a world-class large engine development facility supporting the division in the development of new and existing products. The GED Test Engineering Team have responsibility for the build, instrumentation, testing and assessment of large diesel and gas fuelled engines up to 2183kW, for both current product improvement and new product introduction projects (including performance, emissions, verification and validation testing).

An Engine Test Technician position is required within the GED Test Engineering team to carry out research & development work on Perkins 5000 and 4000 series engines.

Job Summary

Accountable for the delivery of customer engine build and test requirements

Pre-rigging engines into modified gensets in preparation for test cell installation

Instrumentation to engineering’s request including some fabrication work for boost, coolant and fuelling systems

Data measurement, collection, provision of results, use of computerised test bed controls and data acquisition

Assume ownership of test bed data quality, assist engineers in test methodology and interpretation of result

Additional Info:

Attractive working pattern: Monday to Thursday 6:45am – 4:30pm with non-working day on Friday

What You Will Do:

Development Engineers

Facilities Engineers

Test Technicians

Customer Groups

What You Have:

Skills:

        Hands on Technical Knowledge:

A demonstrated knowledge of working on diesel or gas engine test programs

Awareness of low voltage electrical systems associated with genset applications

        Working Safely:

The ability to work to engineer’s instructions and carry out a range of test work, including fitting prototype parts to an engine and/or record and produce quality data is fundamental.

        Focus on Quality:

Attention to detail with an aptitude to deliver first class quality and to strive for continuous improvement

        Active Learning:

Aptitude and ability to absorb and learn new technologies continuously

        Effective Communication:

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey/absorb technical information and to respond to complex situations

Strong interpersonal skills, highly-motivated and able to work closely within the team environment

Customer focussed, hands-on team player to assist others meet their goals. Able to work proactively on own imitative and support continuous improvement environment

Proficient user of computer applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Qualifications:

City Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in an automotive mechanical subject

Equivalent qualifications accepted (IMechE accreditation) or higher (HNC/HND/B.Eng.)

Time served technicians / operatives considered

Preferable Experience:

Mechanical/electrical experience on diesel engines, stripping & rebuilding, along with a good automotive or off-highway mechanical background desirable

Instrumentation experience including thermocouples, pressure transducers, flowmeters, emissions analysers, etc

A good knowledge of engine test systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA) and test schedule writing

Exposure to ECU controller software packages.

Modification of engine electrical harnesses for a test cell environment

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:

February 12, 2025 - February 21, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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