Noise Control Engineer – Test​/Validation

Career Area

Engineering

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As a Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer
, you play a hands‑on role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. You’ll help develop, execute, and continuously improve testing and validation methods, processes, tools, and equipment—turning test data into actionable insights. Through close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and technology teams, your work directly supports reliable product launches, continuous improvement, and delivering durable, high‑quality solutions to our customers.

This position is focused on testing and managing sound on Caterpillar components and products. The position will:

• Assist with review of the design and risk analysis
• Assist with test planning
• Set up and execute tests
• Analyze tests results and provide reports
• Make recommendations for changes as appropriate
• Collaborate within the Sound team to improve process quality and efficiency
• Effective oral and written communication skills are critical
• Position is hands‑on so mechanical aptitude is required

This work requires capability to take acoustic and vibration data. It also requires capability to perform simulation‑based acoustic and vibration analysis.

B.S. in Engineering

• Approaches challenges by clearly defining the problem, understanding its impact, and determining the right level of analysis.
• Systematically evaluates multiple solution options to identify the most effective path forward.
• Applies time‑ and frequency‑domain analysis to uncover meaningful patterns and insights in data.
• Leverages experience, intuition, collaboration, and data to develop well‑supported technical recommendations.

• Applies strong engineering judgment to deliver efficient, high‑quality design and test outcomes.
• Acts as a technical consultant within cross‑functional teams, synthesizing inputs into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Understands product needs and timelines, knowing when to conclude testing or analysis and confidently move decisions forward.

• Actively contributes to collaborative discussions by listening, asking thoughtful questions, and providing meaningful input.
• Translates customer and stakeholder requests into clear work plans and communicates updates effectively, adjusting as needed.
• Clearly communicates test plans to process partners and ensures all aspects of test execution stay aligned and on track.
• Develops concise, well‑structured written and verbal test reports that present results and supported recommendations.

• Demonstrates a strong and continuously growing understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to identify areas of technical and acoustic risk.
• Brings demonstrated, hands‑on experience in acoustic testing and simulation, including advanced work in NVH / Noise Control environments.
• Proficient in collecting and processing high‑frequency data using microphones and accelerometers.
• Experienced with sound‑based data acquisition tools such as HBK Connect and Siemens Test Lab.
• Skilled in sound simulation and acoustic analysis tools including VA‑One and Simcenter 3D acoustic modules.

• Documents common hardware, software, and communication issues along with effective resolution approaches.
• Diagnoses and resolves typical technical issues related to instrumentation, test setups, and data processing.
• Takes initiative to independently resolve test issues—both on‑site and remotely—especially while supporting testing activities during travel.

• A Master’s…