Instrumentation Engineer (Test & Validation)

Career Area: Engineering 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. Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer (Test & Validation) Salary: £49,500 - £61,000 depending on skills demonstrated Contract : Full time & permanent Location: Desford, Leicestershire  The Opportunity Looking to apply your instrumentation, testing and data-acquisition expertise to the development and validation of world-class construction equipment? Join our Product Development, Test & Validation team at Caterpillar Desford. We have an opportunity for an Instrumentation Engineer to join the Product Development, Test & Validation team at Desford. You will provide instrumentation, measurement and data-acquisition expertise, working closely with engineers, technicians and suppliers to deliver safe, accurate and reliable measurement and data-acquisition solutions for machine, component and test-rig validation activities. You will support the full test lifecycle, from defining measurement requirements and selecting sensors through to installation, system configuration, test support, data-quality verification and equipment assurance, helping engineers make confident product decisions and supporting the development of Caterpillar's construction equipment.

As a Instrumentation Engineer , you are accountable for, but not limited to: Define instrumentation and data-acquisition requirements with test engineers and product development teams, selecting appropriate sensors, transducers, signal-conditioning equipment, cabling and hardware to provide dependable instrumentation solutions that meet test requirements. Plan, install and commission instrumentation systems on construction equipment, test rigs and components, ensuring sensors and cables are safely installed, protected and routed to support safe, efficient and high-quality test execution. Configure and verify data-acquisition systems to capture accurate, repeatable and traceable engineering data, including pressure, temperature, force, strain, displacement, acceleration, speed, torque, flow and electrical signals. Monitor data quality and resolve technical issues, verifying channel configuration, sensor scaling and sample rates, and identifying measurement, safety and quality risks before they affect test delivery. Diagnose instrumentation, wiring, communication and data-acquisition issues, responding effectively during machine testing. Maintain and improve instrumentation equipment and technical records, including calibration status, configuration, condition, availability and obsolescence, helping to improve the standardisation, availability and control of instrumentation equipment. Support laboratory quality and continuous improvement, contributing to the effective maintenance of the ISO/IEC 17025 management system, including test-method control, measurement uncertainty, metrological traceability, corrective actions and standard instrumentation practices. Build strong working relationships across Product Development and Test & Validation, sharing technical knowledge and providing guidance on instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment. NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.  What You Can Demonstrate: Level: Working Knowledge Technical Excellence: Applies technical knowledge of instrumentation and data-acquisition systems to select, configure, install and maintain appropriate equipment, ensuring reliable