Test & Validation Controls Engineer(2nd shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

5d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division is hiring a Controls Test and Validation Engineer to validate advanced technology features across a variety of Earthmoving product lines. Based at the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington, Illinois, this is a second-shift, hands-on engineering role involving machine operation and validation work. The engineer helps ensure Caterpillar machines meet end-user quality expectations by providing leadership and guiding validation activities at the machine, system, and component levels. The role implements and improves testing, development, and validation techniques, processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize product quality. The engineer works with internal customers to gather requirements, plans and manages validation activities and deliverables, resolves design issues, and contributes to adoption of new technologies and processes. The position is onsite five days per week, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with 10% travel and a 7% second-shift premium. Domestic relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; the posting also recognizes equivalent experience working in an Engineering function.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Knowledge of project management strategies and the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and resources.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques to anticipate, detect, and resolve technical problems in manufacturing or product development.
Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to complete tasks precisely.
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills to analyze situations and reach informed, productive decisions.
Technical knowledge and the ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of earthmoving equipment applications and how equipment is used on jobsites.
Knowledge of machine software systems, including experience flashing and configuring electronic control modules (ECMs).

Responsibilities

Communicate directly with internal customers to gather requirements for validation planning.
Develop validation methods and improve testing procedures and operations through cross-functional planning, engagement, and data collection to increase reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Communicate and document issues identified through validation for internal customers.
Manage validation deliverables and milestones, proactively addressing and communicating schedule risks.
Resolve design issues to support design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
Participate in adopting new technologies and processes, including automation, robotics, and computer-aided manufacturing software, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
Monitor results, machine and process capabilities, and performance reliability.
Provide leadership and guide validation activities at the machine, system, and component levels.