Component Reliability Analyst
About the role
Company:
Finning Canada
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
Join Finning and play a critical role in ensuring product reliability and process excellence across Exchange remanufacturing and production environments. This position offers:
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A hands-on technical role focused on failure analysis, salvage engineering, and process optimization.
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Opportunities to collaborate with Caterpillar, OEM Technical Services, and internal teams on new product implementation and continuous improvement.
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Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
As a Component Reliability Analyst (internally referred to as Senior Technical Lead), you’ll perform root cause investigations, develop technical documentation, and support production processes to drive operational excellence and innovation.
For this position, the expected base salary is between $80,000 and $90,000 / year.
Job Description:
- Conduct root cause analysis of component failures and document findings with detailed technical reports and photos.
- Perform failure analysis and warranty validation using Caterpillar systems (SiSWeb, SIMSi, PSCRM, ETQ, ERP).
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs, checklists, and service literature updates.
- Support salvage operations by assisting with tooling design, fabrication, and testing for Exchange components.
- Collaborate with OEM Technical Services, Caterpillar, and internal teams on NPI and process improvements.
- Maintain service literature databases and implement technical updates from Caterpillar.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and participate in hazard analysis and safety meetings.
Day-to-Day Activities:
- Disassemble and inspect failed components to determine root cause.
- Capture detailed photos and notes for technical reporting.
- Update and maintain technical documentation and service literature.
- Use Caterpillar systems to validate warranty claims and record failure data.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and OEM partners.
- Support production with salvage engineering and tooling improvements.
- Participate in safety meetings and complete hazard assessments.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and submit suggestions through established systems.
Requirements:
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial discipline is an asset.
- Previous experience in failure analysis.
- Proficiency in technical writing and documentation development.
- Advanced root cause analysis skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Previous Caterpillar dealership experience is an asset.
Important:
- This position is based out of our Prince George shop.
- Permanent, full-time role.
- Monday – Friday, 5x2 shift.
If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise and drive reliability improvements, apply today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
About Finning
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation. Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle. Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.
Component Reliability Analyst
About the role
Company:
Finning Canada
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
Join Finning and play a critical role in ensuring product reliability and process excellence across Exchange remanufacturing and production environments. This position offers:
-
A hands-on technical role focused on failure analysis, salvage engineering, and process optimization.
-
Opportunities to collaborate with Caterpillar, OEM Technical Services, and internal teams on new product implementation and continuous improvement.
-
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
As a Component Reliability Analyst (internally referred to as Senior Technical Lead), you’ll perform root cause investigations, develop technical documentation, and support production processes to drive operational excellence and innovation.
For this position, the expected base salary is between $80,000 and $90,000 / year.
Job Description:
- Conduct root cause analysis of component failures and document findings with detailed technical reports and photos.
- Perform failure analysis and warranty validation using Caterpillar systems (SiSWeb, SIMSi, PSCRM, ETQ, ERP).
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including BOMs, checklists, and service literature updates.
- Support salvage operations by assisting with tooling design, fabrication, and testing for Exchange components.
- Collaborate with OEM Technical Services, Caterpillar, and internal teams on NPI and process improvements.
- Maintain service literature databases and implement technical updates from Caterpillar.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and participate in hazard analysis and safety meetings.
Day-to-Day Activities:
- Disassemble and inspect failed components to determine root cause.
- Capture detailed photos and notes for technical reporting.
- Update and maintain technical documentation and service literature.
- Use Caterpillar systems to validate warranty claims and record failure data.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and OEM partners.
- Support production with salvage engineering and tooling improvements.
- Participate in safety meetings and complete hazard assessments.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and submit suggestions through established systems.
Requirements:
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial discipline is an asset.
- Previous experience in failure analysis.
- Proficiency in technical writing and documentation development.
- Advanced root cause analysis skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Previous Caterpillar dealership experience is an asset.
Important:
- This position is based out of our Prince George shop.
- Permanent, full-time role.
- Monday – Friday, 5x2 shift.
If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise and drive reliability improvements, apply today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
About Finning
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation. Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle. Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.