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Career AreaEngineeringJob DescriptionJob Title: Test Data Systems – Lab Support EngineerSalary: £33,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience)Location : Peterborough, CambridgeshireBenefits: 25 days annual leave,Up to 10% bonusContributory 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.Relocation/ Sponsorship: Not ProvidedFlexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.Who is Caterpillar?With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Services offered throughout the product life cycle, cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise set Caterpillar apart, providing exceptional value to help our customers succeed. The company principally operates through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.What do we do?At our Peterborough Campus we have a 500-person engineering team who design, develop, test and manufacture powertrain solutions for Caterpillar and third-party customers. Our world class test facilities and partnerships with leading universities allow us to develop new technologies and support our global manufacturing sites. We have an ever-growing focus on next generation powertrain solutions, helping our customers progress towards Carbon Net Zero. We harness the power of data science and advanced simulation techniques, alongside traditional engineering disciplines, to create sustainable digital services and solutions that will power our customers’ future.Diversity at CaterpillarWhen we leverage our people’s experiences, backgrounds, and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success. We are proud to be named in the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity (2019) and to be the employer of one of the top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50 2021). Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.What experiences can we offer you?The Test Data Systems team are directly responsible for Test Automation and Data Acquisition Systems used in power system development.We are automation champions - using our skills in coding, system integration and debugging, we develop, integrate, and configure automation and data management software to deliver a comprehensive, feature rich, flexible, optimized and robust set of automated test solutions (logic and infrastructure) that can be used by our internal partners to efficiently develop our next generation of power systems!

• As a Lab Support Engineer based at our Peterborough Campus, you will engage in challenging work, solving real-world engineering problems through collaboration with our global team
• You will be responsible for the successful implementation and deployment of new requirements, features, improvements, and bug fixes within our test automation platforms
• You will help develop our test solutions to provide a robust, maintainable, and cutting-edge platform that works for all our customers’ needs
• You will work closely within a global team comprised of Product Owners, Software Architects, System Integration Engineers, Automation Developers and Testers
• You will have the opportunity to work with a range of industry leading Automation and Data Acquisition tools including products from leading automotive suppliers such as FEV (Morphee), AVL (Lynx, Puma) and Vector (CANape)

If you have a passion for Automation, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Electronic System Integration or Software Development, this could be a really exciting area for you to kick-start your career. And most importantly you will get the support, guidance and training you need to be successful at Caterpillar!Who are we looking for?

• We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success. Applicants should have a true passion for automation and methodical engineering practices, with the technical skills to tackle and solve complex problems and the communication skills to work effectively with our local and global team.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Passion for automation and commitment to learn/grow capability within the field of automation development
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the below disciplines (or similar) or equivalent relevant work-related experience
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Mechatronic and/or Robotic Engineering
• Software Development / Engineering
• Computer Science / Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including ability to troubleshoot system interaction issues, identify root causes and develop appropriate solutions
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong technical understanding of Electrical, Electronic or Automation systems
• Some experience with scripting and/or coding in one or more language (Python, C, C++, C#, PowerShell, Batch-script, Bash etc.) and an appetite to further develop scripting and coding ability within the role (with training, Coaching and support!)

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Software Development Experience
• Object Orientated Programming concepts
• Software Development Processes such as Agile/Waterfall or similar
• Development Tools such as Visual Studio, GIT, DevOps or similar
• Experience with automotive test automation platforms and measurement tools
• FEV Morphee, AVL Puma, NI Labview or similar
• Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape or similar
• Experience working with Engines/Transmissions/Vehicle Electrification Components and Technologies
• Experience with data analysis tools such as NI-DIAdem or AVL Concerto

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. #LICaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .