Test & Validation Senior Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Job Summary: 

We are looking for a dynamic, organized, and enterprising senior engineer to join our Power Solutions & Controls Development (PS&CD) team in Mossville, IL. As a Senior Validation and Development Engineer, you will serve as an experienced individual contributor leading exciting projects that will support electrification development and validation testing at Mossville Technical Center.

Laboratory testing primarily includes battery cell, module, pack development in addition to energy storage system, microgrid controllers, and hydrogen fuel cell systems. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in laboratory operations and/or prototyping environments, coupled with a strong commitment to rigorous governance and excellence in product development and an ability to think creatively while problem solving. Developing strong peer relationships, collaboration with global teams, and effective communication to stakeholders is also key to being successful in this role. Electrification development and testing work is dynamic and fast paced with opportunities to grow and develop. This role has an opportunity to champion safety processes, develop and define standard work, and be a key contributor to the effective and efficient management of our test assets and test articles.

What you will do: 

• Champion laboratory safety and contribute to the establishment of standard validation and development processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across the test facility to maintain and enhance validation and development capabilities.
• Function as the experienced SME for mechanical integration of electrified products in test setups
• Coordinate and lead build and rework activities across the validation and development team
• Liaise with shared facility resources to achieve team objectives related to fabrication, rapid prototyping, assembly, etc.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum with professional work experience in a related role.

Skills you will have:  

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Extensive 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: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgement.
• Effective Communications: Extensive 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.
• Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Project Management: Extensive 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.
• Product Testing: Extensive 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.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

 
Top Candidates May Have:

• Experience with laboratory testing and/or product development in electrical systems, preferably Li-Ion battery.
• Experience with prototyping / proof-of-concept build activities.
• Experience coordinating or leading personnel and/or activities in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to think creatively and deliver pragmatic solutions when solving challenging problems.
• The ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions.

Additional Information: 

• This position is located in Mossville, IL.

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.  

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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.

 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

July 22, 2026 - August 4, 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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