Test & Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineer supporting Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), this role supports engine compliance, certification, and testing activities across diesel, Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB), and gas engine programs. The position contributes to Assurance of Supply (AOS) PRC activities, regulatory test-data reporting, certification testing, and internal and external audits. The engineer works with compliance, certification, engine performance, mechatronics, and LPSD EPRC teams to develop technical documentation, coordinate testing and data, and ensure engine performance and control strategies are accurately represented for regulatory and compliance purposes. The role also supports testing and validation, evaluates results, resolves technical or documentation issues, and maintains accurate, traceable technical and regulatory records. The position is based onsite five days a week at Caterpillar’s Mossville, Illinois facility. Domestic relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline is also acceptable.
Working knowledge of accuracy and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of decision-making and critical-thinking processes and tools.
Working knowledge of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques.
Working knowledge of relevant technology and its applications, with the ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Working knowledge of project-management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects.
Working knowledge of product-testing approaches, techniques, and tools, with the ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with engine performance and engine control strategies.
Previous experience supporting engine certification, regulatory compliance, or certification testing.
Experience creating engineering, controls-strategy, certification, or compliance documentation.
Experience collecting and organizing technical data for regulatory compliance and certification activities.
Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to translate complex engine operation and performance information into clear, accurate records.
Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple engineering teams, business units, and workstreams.
Strong communication skills and experience serving as a liaison between technical teams and compliance or certification organizations.
Experience working with diesel, gas, or DGB engine systems.
Interest in long-term leadership opportunities and technical development.

Responsibilities

Support Assurance of Supply compliance initiatives.
Support regulatory test-data reporting requirements.
Coordinate and support internal and external audits and certification testing for LPSD diesel, DGB, and gas engines.
Develop and maintain technical documentation representing engine operation, performance, and control strategies for certification and compliance reporting.
Collect, organize, review, and communicate technical data required for compliance and certification activities.
Collaborate with compliance, certification, engine performance, mechatronics, and LPSD EPRC teams across multiple locations and workstreams.
Serve as a technical liaison to help ensure documentation, testing data, and compliance requirements are communicated accurately and completed on schedule.
Support testing and validation activities and evaluate results to help ensure product performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements are met.
Identify and resolve technical or documentation issues that could affect testing, certification, compliance, or program execution.
Maintain accuracy and traceability when preparing technical records and regulatory documentation.