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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.\nJob Title: Instrumentation Engineer (Test & Validation)\nSalary: £49,500 - £61,000 depending on skills demonstrated\nContract: Full time & permanent\nLocation: Desford, Leicestershire\nThe Opportunity\nLooking 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.\nWe 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.\nWhat you will do:\nAs a Instrumentation Engineer, you are accountable for, but not limited to:\nDefine 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.\nPlan, 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.\nConfigure 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.\nMonitor 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.\nMaintain 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.\nSupport 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.\nBuild strong working relationships across Product Development and Test & Validation, sharing technical knowledge and providing guidance on instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.\nNB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.\nWhat You Can Demonstrate:\nLevel: Working Knowledge\nTechnical Excellence: Applies technical knowledge of instrumentation and data-acquisition systems to select, configure, install and maintain appropriate equipment, ensuring reliable solutions and high-quality test data.\nAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Checks and verifies sensor configuration, scaling, sample rates, calibration information and technical records accurately, recognising the impact that errors or omissions can have on measurement validity and test results.\nTroubleshooting Technical Problems: Diagnoses and resolves instrumentation, wiring, communication and data-acquisition issues using systematic troubleshooting methods, helping minimise test disruption and maintain reliable equipment operation.\nProduct Testing: Applies appropriate test methods, procedures and equipment when supporting machine, component and test-rig testing, ensuring instrumentation delivers safe, repeatable and dependable test results.\nWhat You May Have:\nApplied technical knowledge of instrumentation, electrical/electronic engineering or a related discipline, sufficient to select and apply appropriate instrumentation and measurement solutions.\nStrong working knowledge of instrumentation, sensors and data-acquisition systems, including the selection, installation, configuration and verification of measurement systems.\nWorking knowledge of test and measurement technologies, including data-acquisition and analysis platforms such as Dewesoft, HBK, National Instruments, Vector, ETAS or similar systems, to capture reliable data and diagnose instrumentation or system issues.\nWorking understanding of laboratory quality principles, ideally ISO/IEC 17025, to support calibration, traceability and equipment assurance, with awareness of CAN-based vehicle communications, machine-network data acquisition or strain-gauge measurement techniques.\nPending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.\nWhat You Will Get \nOne Company, Limitless Opportunities\nCaterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.\nCareers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.\nOur Sustainability Commitment\nCaterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. 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