Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
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Job Summary:
The Large Power Systems Division currently has an opening for a Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer within the Power Systems & Controls Development team.
Primary responsibilities will include developing engine systems efficiently with focus on optimizing engine performance and emissions. You will perform engine system calibrations that meets customer needs and ensure all applicable emissions regulatory requirements are met.
The candidate will be expected to ensure tests are run on schedule and to provide regular updates to management and technical leadership on the progress of their projects. Documentation of work accomplished along with stakeholder updates will be required on completion of projects. This role will require developing strong peer relationships and collaboration with global teams.
What you will do:
- Develop engine ratings that meet emissions and critical customer performance targets
- Perform complex analysis work, identify, and solve challenging problems
- Create and deliver technical reports
- Communicate technical information to customers and internal technical leadership and management
- Mentor and train new engineers on processes/procedures for engine development
- Collaborate with a global team across multiple functional areas
- Perform work in accordance with ISO 17025 processes
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
Skills you will have:
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Analytical Thinking: Working 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.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Basic understanding and knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Effective Communications: Working knowledge 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.
- Project Management: Basic understanding of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
- Product Testing: Working 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.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Technical knowledge - experience with engine testing, calibration, simulation, or controls
- Familiarity with 1-D engine performance and transient simulation tools, such as GT Power
- The ability to work/lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions
Additional Information:
- This position is located in Mossville, IL.
- This position may require travel up to 10%.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Keep a frequent check on emails as correspondence will be sent to the email that you used to apply with.
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
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Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 9, 2026 - April 23, 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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