IT Analyst Applications

Lafayette, IN, United States

Career Area:

Business Technologies, Digital and Data

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.

This Application Development/Support position working within Caterpillar's Energy & Transportation (E&T IT) Test Cell Center of Expertise (COE), supporting the Large Power Services Division (LPSD), organization will be responsible for applying and integrating technologies or engine test automation tools, Oracle, and Python Scripting required to support engine test cells across LPSD. Candidate will perform implementation, integration, and support tasks for both developed or purchased software solutions. Knowledge of full software development lifecycle from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. We seek a purposeful collaborator willing to work on sometimes tight schedules, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Candidate must also be an initiative-taker and possess strong initiative/willingness to understand business processes.

What You Will Do:

Work with global business partners, internal and external IT service providers, and multiple levels of senior management through multisite Test Cell strategy and execution.

Candidate will be required to develop, integrate, and support engine test automation tools.

Provide guidance and assistance to other support team members or work independently on support issues.

Provide advisement on related infrastructure components and/or operating environment.

Conduct analysis and problem solving related to test cell environment.

Troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.

Understand test cell technology application problem identification and resolution, including off-shift and weekend support functions.

Provide facility maintenance with connection diagnostics.

Support Engine Control Module communications between engine and cell.

Advise regarding functionality between engine testing tools and other cell systems (PLC, Cell Sensors).

What You Have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering fields.

Advanced experience in each of the following: Information technology or engine engineering, or manufacturing Engine test cell hardware/software technology.

Backend infrastructure (server, storage, database, network.

Familiarity with testing both Gas and Diesel engines.

Familiarity with the setup and control of Emissions devices (Sensors/Benches).

Familiarity with Generator Set Testing.

Advanced experience with iTest or any other engine testing tools, Oracle, and python testing technologies.

Familiarity with Sensor Technologies (Pressure Transducers, Thermocouples, Strain Gages).

Excellent written and oral communications.​

Ideal Candidates will have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering fields.

Enterprise and Technical Architecture understanding.

Project Management experience.

Strong collaboration skills.

Self-driven with an elevated level of initiative.

Additional Info:

The primary locations for this position: Lafayette, Indiana

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THIS LOCATION AND work 3 – 4 days in office.

This position may require 10% travel.

Sponsorship is not available including OPT, H4-EAD. Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

June 28, 2024 - July 5, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.