Automation & Application Developer

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Job Title: Automation & Application Developer

Salary: £39,994 - £59,000 per annum depending upon experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About IPSD

Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

Join our team and be a valued contributor working collaboratively within a group of developers – supporting a global Test Data Systems (TDS) team – UK and China. TDS exists to provide world leading automation solutions to maximise availability, capability and quality data output (throughput) for our Test Facilities (testbeds) developing off-highway industrial power systems (Battery, eDriveline and internal combustion engine products).

Additional Info

• Role is 5 days a week on site in Peterborough
• No travel requirements (project opportunities may arise)

What You Will Do

Automation development for power system test cells using 3rd party software:

• Morphée
• CANape
• DATaQ Pro
• Matlab
• Osiris

With opportunities to support development and maintenance of in-house desktop applications and scripts used to support the automation of the end-to-end test process.

Work within an Agile work process utilising Azure DevOps

What You Have

Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Follows defined procedures to document all routine information.
• Identifies relevant established standards, policies and practices.
• Fulfills routine information capture needs in own area.
• Uses automated tools to capture, organize and archive relevant information.
• Cites examples of different types of relevant information that need to be captured.

Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Adjusts SOPs according to changes in organizational and industry procedures.
• Tracks deviations from and modifications to existing SOPs in business operations.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies.
• Assists in establishing a standard operating procedure based on workflow and environment review.
• Reviews the efficiency of standard operating procedures in terms of performance improvement.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Documents test process and results; prepares and analyzes defect-tracking reports.
• Summarizes features of a specific product-testing process and associated procedures.
• Tests components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions.
• Discusses and compares usability, safety and integration testing.
• Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions.
• Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems.
• Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions.
• Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.

Specific Skills: These are range of desired skills candidates may have (if you have them all we still encourage you to apply We're looking for people who are passionate and eager to learn — your unique experience might be just what we need).

• Experience object-oriented programming
• Experience with the following programming languages - C#, Python, SQL
• Experience with source control (GIT)
• May have mechanical engineering knowledge (not essential)
• Keen and able to learn new skills

What You Will Get

As an engineer, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and access to comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a share scheme.

Caterpillar supports your growth through professional development programs, tuition and mentorship, and access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.

You'll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Whether you're solving complex technical challenges or contributing to global infrastructure, your work will have a lasting impact.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates:

October 30, November 9, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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