Automotive Electromechanical Technician

Role : Proving Test EV Technician

Location : Peterborough

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Proving Test Technician to join our team and have a direct impact on the success of the IMRG team. As part of our L5/L6 team in Global Engine Development (GED), you will be involved in a variety of powertrain installation projects into off-highway machines. Primarily covering both mechanical and electrical aspects of powertrain integration, shake-down and test. The role is based in our Europe Research & Development Centre at the Caterpillar Business Park, Peterborough, UK.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Adhere to the Organisation's health and safety policy and safe working practices in accordance with the Safety Management System

• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area

• Follow and work to Engineer’s instructions to install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into machines

- Operate a multitude of different off-highway vehicles including but not limited to, Hydraulic Excavators, Back-hoe Loaders, Telehandlers, Track Type Tractors where required.

• Instrument powertrains installations with, thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups and other forms of sensors.

• Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machine.

• Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic)

• Manufacture parts from drawings using in house facilities (machining, welding and fabrication and fully equipped electronics lab)

• Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine

• Travel to various off-site test and development facilities both CAT owned and 3rd Party (some overseas)

• Keep the work area clean, tidy, and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM)

• Undertake training and further learning as required

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic systems with a good working knowledge of powertrains and machines

• The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures

• The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives

• A good working knowledge of instrumentation and its application

• You will possess effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organization

• Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities

• The ability to use hand/power tools, lifting and welding equipment.

• Prepared to undertake required training/learning

• Applicants will ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and some relevant work experience

• Working towards or completed some form of relevant higher education (NVQ Level 3).

• Good PC skills ability to use Microsoft Office and CAT designed software

Desirable experience/skills:

• Good machine/engine hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and diagnostic/problem solving skills

• Previous experience in maintenance repair of off-highway vehicles and/or large goods vehicles

• A good understanding of core electrical principles