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Caterpillar · Presencial · San Diego, California

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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.

This position will support all calibration activities at both Kearny Mesa and Harbor drive supporting both Development Test and Production Test.

  • Calibrate portable and permanently installed electronic test equipment and automated data acquisition systems using approved technical manuals, standards, and procedures. Prepare preliminary calibration data analysis/reports to Metrology Lab management and/or engineers. Support Test Systems which perform steady-state and transient measurements of pulse, flow, force, power, speed, temperature, and vibration.

  • Perform complex testing, calibration, and repair of automated and manual electrical, mechanical, dimensional, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating equipment.

  • Diagnose and correct malfunctioning test equipment (Pressure and Electrical) and systems such as power supplies, vibration monitors and simulators, vibration sensors, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, function generators, voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, transmitters, flowmeters, signal conditioners and A/D converters through repair, replacement and adjustment to restore equipment and systems to required specifications.

  • Diagnose and correct malfunctioning test equipment and systems such as  load cells, pressure equipment, flow meters, digital flow meters, Pressure Measurement Modules, flow transducers and pressure transducers through repair, replacement and adjustment to restore equipment and systems to required specifications.

  • Fabricate, install, test, repair and/or modify electronic test equipment and systems by interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams, following oral or written technical instructions guided by trade practices, manufacturing and underwriters specifications, state and municipal codes, ordinances, and engineering directions while applying a thorough knowledge of instrumentation and electronic theory.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

  • Basic computer skills

  • Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairing test equipment

  • Minimum of 3 years mechanical or electrical-related experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

  • Proactive problem-solving skills required to troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues

  • Demonstrate commitment to safety and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiar with Fluke Calibrator Standard equipment such as 6270A

  • Related Metrology Lab experience with exposure to (but not limited to): resistance, voltage, current, vibration, temperature, frequency, flow, and pressure.

  • Technical college or trade school

  • Military electrical or electronic training

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation Grade Range:

$38.74-$58.10

Annual incentive bonus plan*

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

  • 401(k) Savings Plan including company match

  • Health savings account (HSA)

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

  • Short and long-term disability coverage

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Employee Assistance Programs

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

  • Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

August 31, 2026 - September 14, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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