Senior Metrology Technician

Solar Turbines Incorporated • Desoto, TX • 3w ago

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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 Senior Metrology Technician will play a crucial role in the calibration, troubleshooting, and system upgrades of Gas Turbine Test Cell instrumentation. This position ensures that all measurement devices are operating correctly and recording accurate measurements during equipment testing, thereby maintaining Solar Turbines' quality standards. The role involves working with various @types of instrumentation, including Pressure Transmitters, Temperature Probes, Gas Chromatographs, Emissions Monitoring Equipment, and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).

Partial Relocation assistance is available.

Principal Accountabilities:

Understands, complies, and advocates company EHS procedures, frequently coaching others for safety.

Demonstrates sound technical judgment and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical problems.

Conducts calibration of test cell instrumentation and equipment, serving as a point of contact for validating equipment between calibration cycles.

Provides tooling calibration support as required.

Actively pursues opportunities to learn and train, mentoring junior technicians.

Minimum Requirements:

Successful candidate will work 1st shift

3-5 years of experience with instrumentation measurements or device calibration.

Ability to read Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and Electrical Schematics.

Proficient in computer skills, including navigating programs, running reports, entering calibration data, and using Microsoft Office Suite.

Will be available to work overtime and weekends to support production (as required).

Understanding of basic principles of electricity (Ohm's law) and ability to use a multimeter.

Preferred Requirements:

Degree in Instrumentation Technology or a related field, with industry experience in instrumentation measurements or device calibration.

Gas Turbine Package Experience and/or Test Cell experience.

Prior experience with and understanding of calibration tools and equipment such as pressure calibration equipment, shaker tables, oscilloscopes, and temperature probe hot boxes.

Knowledge of PLC programming for equipment control and data acquisition.

Experience with weather stations, gas chromatography, and emissions systems.

Experience with precision hand tool calibration

Understanding of error analysis, uncertainty methods/calculations, statistical and quality control methods, and ISO requirements, including ISO/IEC 17025.

Summary Pay Range:

$70,296.00 - $105,444.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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

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:

April 1, 2025 - April 7, 2025

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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