Development Test Technician

Career Area:

Operations

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

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions, or building a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation, your work directly supports the machines and infrastructure that power the world.

Caterpillar’s Resource Industries Division is seeking a Development Test Technician to support technical investigations, testing, and validation of current and future products, components, materials, and processes. In this role, you will apply hands-on technical skills to support instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement systems for machine testing and validation.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Hands-On Work: Work directly with large earthmoving machines, components, and test systems in lab, field, and proving ground environments

• Meaningful Impact: Your testing and data collection support product development and improvements to existing products

• Skill Development: Expand your knowledge of Caterpillar products, testing practices, and engineering methods

• Team Environment: Collaborate with engineers and experienced technicians while building your technical capabilities

What You Will Do

Support Engineering Objectives

• Follow engineering instructions to install measurement equipment on machines, components, and test systems

• Assist engineers with data collection, analysis, and evaluation activities

• Provide observations and feedback to support product and process improvements

Testing & Validation

• Support instrumentation setup and help ensure accurate data collection

• Maintain test records in accordance with established procedures (ISO17025 awareness preferred)

• Assist with setup and teardown of test equipment and systems

Technical Problem-Solving

• Help identify issues with components, systems, or test setups during testing

• Gather data and provide input to support root cause analysis

Team Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with engineers, mechanics, and other technicians

• Communicate effectively on test setups, activities, and results

• Support team objectives and contribute to a positive and safe work environment

What Skills You Will Have

• Working Safely: Follows safety policies, works effectively around heavy equipment, and uses required PPE

• Instrumentation and Data Acquisition (Basic to Intermediate): Familiarity with sensors such as transducers and strain gages, and exposure to data acquisition systems in lab or field environments

• Effective Communication: Able to share test results, observations, and updates clearly with team members

• Standard Operating Procedures: Follows defined procedures and accurately documents test activities

• Critical Thinking: Applies basic problem-solving skills during testing and data collection

• Troubleshooting: Assists in identifying irregularities in test setups or results and supports resolution efforts

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Experience supporting testing, technical, or mechanical work environments

• Ability to work in lab, field, and outdoor proving ground conditions

• Technical associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience

• 1–3 years of experience with instrumentation, testing, or related work

• Exposure to data acquisition systems (e.g., Somat, Dewesoft)

• Experience working on or around heavy equipment

Additional Information

• Primary work location: Tucson Proving Ground – Green Valley, AZ (full-time onsite)

• Domestic relocation assistance is not available

• This position may require up to 10% travel

• Visa sponsorship, international assignments, and payroll transfers are not available

Posting Date: 7/17/2026 - 7/24/2026

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$26.00 - $39.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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