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Job Summary

The Test & Validation Senior Engineer /Engine Fluid System Validation Lead position is responsible for the risk assessment and validation plan development and execution for the engine fluid system and components including the lube system and low pressure fuel system. The position is within the Virtual Product Development (VPD)/Validation team, part of the IPSD-Large (IPSD-L) engineering team in Mossville, Illinois.

You will join a team with an organizational culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement / commitment, and a sense of urgency towards business success. You will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to Caterpillar’s core technologies.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) project development for the fluid system and components by collaborating with the design, simulation, testing, and platform teams to support NPI and CPI programs

• Lead/contribute to FMEA sessions and validation workshops to assess the design risks by analyzing the failure modes, causes and effects

• Develop robust and efficient Design Verification Plans (DVPs) including simulation, bench, lab, machine/application testing activities to ensure that new designs meet the design and quality requirements.

• Maintain/update the FMEA projects throughout the NPI cycle

• Coordinate validation execution activities with the testing and simulation teams

• Communicate validation status to the design team and other business partners

• Present validation status overview to stakeholders in Design Reviews

• Co-lead iModel projects to improve the simulation and testing tools/processes

What You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking (Extensive Experience): Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of technical problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking (Extensive Experience): 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 (Extensive Experience): Understanding 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

Technical Excellence (Extensive Experience): Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Top candidates will also have FMEA/Validation planning, engine design, testing/validation and simulation experience.

Project Management (Extensive Experience): Knowledge 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.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or other accredited engineering curriculum.

Additional Information

• This position is located in Mossville, IL

• This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring a 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our (location) office and remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business need

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

• International and Domestic travel up to 10%

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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. #LI-Hybrid

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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

Posting Dates:

March 21, 2025 - April 3, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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