Test and Validation Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring a Test and Validation Engineer to serve as an individual contributor on complex, high-impact engineering projects. The role focuses on performance and emissions development for marine, electric power, machine, and locomotive diesel and spark-ignited engines. The engineer performs engine system calibrations to meet customer requirements and applicable emissions regulations for new programs and continued compliance for existing products. The position is based at Caterpillar’s facility at 14009 Old Galena Road, Building L, Chillicothe, IL 61523, and requires onsite work five days a week; telecommuting is not allowed. The engineer uses 1D thermodynamic cycle simulation and advanced engineering analysis tools to select engine combustion recipes, and designs and executes efficient engine tests using automation in an engine test facility. The role includes developing test plans, analyzing complex data, resolving technical issues, managing development schedules, and communicating test results and recommendations through reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. The engineer also evaluates products, processes, and systems; supports new product and technology programs; helps achieve design acceptance and manufacturing readiness; supports ISO requirements and internal data quality standards; and improves testing procedures, operations, and product quality. The position includes mentoring and training new engineers and support staff and implementing technologies and processes such as automation, robotics, and computer-aided manufacturing software. The position pays $120,994–$146,290 per year. Benefits are subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Visa sponsorship is not available. Any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience as a Test & Validation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Manager, or related occupation; alternatively, a master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 2 years of such experience.
Employment experience with 1-D thermodynamic engine simulation, such as GT Power or equivalent.
Employment experience with statistical models and Design of Experiments (DOE) to create diesel engine performance software maps.
Employment experience with diesel engine performance data taken in a laboratory environment to make calibration and quality decisions.
Employment experience identifying defects in diesel engine hardware and software data and implementing permanent corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Perform performance and emissions development for marine, electric power, machine, and locomotive diesel and spark-ignited engines.
Calibrate engine systems to meet customer requirements and applicable emissions regulatory standards for new programs and continued compliance for existing products.
Use 1D thermodynamic cycle simulation and advanced engineering analysis tools to select engine combustion recipes.
Design, plan, and execute efficient engine tests using automation in an engine test facility.
Create and execute test plans, analyze data, identify and resolve technical issues, and develop innovative solutions.
Manage development activities to established schedules and provide progress updates to technical leadership.
Report test results, conclusions, and engineering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders through presentations and written reports.
Collaborate and communicate technical information with global teams and with engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers, and suppliers.
Evaluate new products, processes, and systems.
Support new product and new technology programs using program management software and contractual requirements.
Resolve design and manufacturing issues with cross-functional teams to support design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
Support ISO requirements and internal data quality standards through statistical analysis and Built-in Quality (BIQ) methodologies.
Mentor and train new engineers and support staff on engine development processes and procedures.
Implement technologies and processes, including automation, robotics, and computer-aided manufacturing software, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
Plan, improve, and standardize testing procedures and operations to increase reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Monitor test results, machine and process capabilities, and overall performance reliability.