Cat Heavy Equipment Technician internship under the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, providing on-the-job training and mentorship to transitioning service members.
Responsibilities
Determine status of services needed for heavy and light construction equipment
Perform repairs and maintenance to restore equipment to proper operation
Set-up, repair, service, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and installation of replacement parts on Caterpillar diesel-powered heavy equipment
Diagnose and repair defective printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) to restore full functionality.
Compensation
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Responsibilities
Use appropriate test and measurement tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, programmers, thermal cameras, and debug software tools to identify component‑level and circuit‑level issues.
Replace, rework, or re‑solder defective components using proper soldering, desoldering, hot‑air, and rework station techniques while protecting PCB integrity.
Read and interpret schematics, layout drawings, BOMs, test reports, failure logs, and engineering instructions to guide repair activities.
Document all repair actions clearly, including root cause findings, replaced components, and verification results, ensuring full traceability of each repaired unit.
Support production lines by providing fast failure feedback, identifying patterns in recurring defects, and escalating systemic issues to Engineering and Quality.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering
Set up, calibrate, and verify the functionality of various test equipment, including automated test equipment (ATE), functional testers, and specialized measurement devices.
Perform routine preventative maintenance and scheduled calibrations on test fixtures and systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with specifications.
Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to test equipment failures, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
Conduct repairs on faulty test equipment, including component replacement, soldering, and reassembly, following established procedures.
Assist engineers in the development, validation, and implementation of new test programs and methodologies.
Requirements
Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have: Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and associated software is a plus
Perform electrical, mechanical, and functional testing on transformers and related components, operating specialized test equipment and collaborating with engineering and production teams to improve product quality.
Responsibilities
Perform electrical, mechanical, and functional testing on transformers and related components.
Set up and operate specialized test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and diagnostic tools.
Record and maintain accurate test data, reports, and documentation.
Analyze test results and identify abnormalities or performance concerns.
Troubleshoot test failures and support root cause investigations.
Requirements
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or a related technical field.