Engine Structural Dynamics and Vibration Tester
Contract
Mossville, IL, USA onsite
Must have Blueprints, CAD, Noise & Vibrations, Schematics, Testing
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.
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