Development Analyst

**Career Area**:
Manufacturing

**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**:Development Analyst

**Travel**:No travel required

**Closing date: 16th December 2024**

**Job Reference**: R0000283489

**Your impact 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.

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Development Analyst position at our Malaga Demonstration & Learning Center (MDLC) in Southern Spain.

When you join the Team Caterpillar as a Development Analyst, you are responsible for providing analytical sample processing and data review to support S- O- SSM Services initiatives as part of the SOS Condition Monitoring lab team.

Incumbent uses a variety of analytical techniques and wet chemistry to process oil, fuel, source water and/or coolant samples submitted by customers. Engineers and dealers use results to manage equipment preventive maintenance.

**JOB DUTIES**
- Sample Data Review
- Monitor of Samples in Process
- Instrument Troubleshooting
- Utilization of Instrument Manager
- Visual Inspection
- Preparation of Reagents and standards
- ICP Analysis
- GC Analysis
- Infrarred analysis
- Fuel Sulfur Analyzer Analysis
- Titrator Analysis (TBN, TAN)
- Completion of Sample Billing Form and Received Dates
- Coolant Sample Prep
- Registration of Coolant Samples
- IC/HPLC Analysis
- Daily Instrument Validation (Dilutor Weight Audits, FTIR daily checks and soot checks, Particle Count daily checks, and Viscometer Daily checks)

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

Master's degree in chemistry, four-year degree in chemistry or related field (biology, bio-chemistry, chemical engineering, etc.) or equivalent work experience, which must include a minimum of four years direct lab experience.

**PREFERRED SKILLS**
- Laboratory skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience and willingness to operate in an international TEAM environment
- Fluent Spanish and English speaking and writing.
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Anticipates and adapts to plan changes
- Utilizes quality indicators
- Root Cause Analysis

**Essential Requirements**
- A good level of English
- A valid Spanish work permit

**Flexibility and Adaptability**:Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
Level Working Knowledge:

- Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.
- Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.
- Provides examples of shifting from task to task.
- Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.
- Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind; avoids snap reactions.

**Posting Dates**:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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