Proving Grounds Test and Evaluation Supervisor

at  Caterpillar

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong analytical skillsInstallation and testing of prototype mining technology hardware.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in an environment with highly functional heavy machinery.
• Hardware in loop or real system testing experience.
• Experience with software development tools.
• Experience of datalink analysis.
• Experience with Wireless Communication Networks.
• Team leadership skills including team building.

ON THE JOB SKILLS:

• Operation of Caterpillar Machines (Both Manual and Remote Controlled)
• Familiarization with CAT Minestar product solutions for Underground Mining.
• Testing, Troubleshooting and data collection of Underground Mining Technology Equipment

• Be a part of the Underground Technology Global Integration Testing Team, engaging with stakeholders on schedule, process, and quality goals.
• Oversee development of test plans for on-machine evaluation of software releases and new features
• Management of new product integration on machines and new system deployments to the proving ground.
• Lead a team of test engineers who’s roles are to execute Test Cases including operation of underground mining machines, autonomy systems, and technology under test at Caterpillar Proving Grounds.
• Identification of software and system issues on machine including analysis of the related subsystems to assign corrective action tasks. Development of emergency containment actions where necessary
• Work with subsystem teams to develop interim and permanent containment actions for issues.
• Issue documentation, tracking and management in Azure DevOps.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including planning of Capital Expense needs for proving grounds.
• Occasional support in Installation and Evaluation of both on and off machine hardware systems.
• Interface to technology product stakeholders to plan testing schedules and communicate software release plans.
• Support Commercial Teams in Caterpillar Proving Grounds customer engagement events.
• Support Training Teams for Dealer and Customer training programs.