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Senior MineStar Test and Validation Engineer

Caterpillar · Green Valley, AZ

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Level
Senior
Team
Quality
Base pay
$113k–$183k
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
3 days ago

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A senior quality role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Green Valley, AZ. Plan, develop, and execute validation activities for MineStar products and features.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Base pay
$113k–$183k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help

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About the role

What You Will Do

Plan, develop, and execute validation activities for MineStar products and features. Create test plans, test procedures, and validation reports to support product development and release readiness. Validate MineStar functionality across proving ground and customer-facing environments. Investigate, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document complex software and system issues. Partner with development teams to identify root causes and verify corrective actions. Support integration testing involving onboard machine systems, MineStar applications, network infrastructure, and supporting technologies. Analyze test data and provide recommendations to improve product quality, reliability, and customer experience. Collaborate with product groups, validation teams, field follow engineers, and MineStar support teams. Travel to customer sites as needed to support validation efforts, field investigations, and technology deployments. Participate in new product introductions, field follow activities, and release readiness reviews.

requirements

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  • ✓o Experience creating and executing structured test plans and validation activities.

Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mining Engineering or related field.
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Career Area

Technology, 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.

The MineStar Test & Validation Engineer is responsible for validating Caterpillar's MineStar technology solutions through proving ground, and field-based testing activities. This position works closely with engineering, product support, operations, and customers to ensure MineStar products meet performance, quality, reliability, and customer expectations before release.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert on MineStar applications and mining workflows while developing and executing validation plans for new features, software releases, machine integrations, and system enhancements. This role requires a strong understanding of MineStar applications, mining operations, and the interaction between onboard systems, infrastructure, communications networks, and software platforms.

What You Have

  • •Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the organization's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply industry knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Experience working with MineStar Products or mining technology solutions

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated

Consideration for Top Candidates

Experience with MineStar Fleet, Terrain, Health, Detect, or Command. Knowledge of surface mining operations and production processes. Experience supporting MineStar deployments, field installations, or customer operations. Experience with software validation, systems integration, or product verification activities. Familiarity with networking, wireless communications, onboard systems, and data collection technologies. Understanding of GNSS/GPS technologies, machine guidance systems, or autonomous mining solutions. Experience utilizing data analysis tools to evaluate product performance and identify issues. Experience supporting field follow, NPI, or release validation programs. Ability to independently diagnose complex issues across software, hardware, infrastructure, and operational environments.

Additional Information

This position requires the candidate to work full-time onsite at Tucson Proving Grounds. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. This position may require up to 10% travel. This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • •Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • •Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • •401(k) savings plans*
  • •Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • •Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • •Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • •Employee Assistance Program*
  • •Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • •Career Development*
  • •Incentive bonus*
  • •Disability benefits
  • •Life Insurance
  • •Parental leave
  • •Adoption benefits
  • •Tuition Reimbursement
  • •These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

October 19, 2026 - October 25, 2026

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

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