Lead Mechanical Test & Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. located at Mossville, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in fatigue and bolted joint testing to support Advanced Materials Technology (AMT).

You will lead tests for engines, powertrains, and electrified products, coordinating internal teams and external labs to deliver results that inform life-prediction models. The role requires 5+ years of testing experience, strongCreo CAD skills, and the ability to manage projects, equipment, and data analysis while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical testing experience with emphasis on fatigue and bolted joints.
• Experience with hydraulic fatigue testing equipment (MTS or Instron) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to select tests, scope timing and budgets, and analyze data.
• Lead projects, manage plans and budgets, and communicate with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Provide technical reviews to internal clients on component fatigue and bolted joint testing.
• Coordinate external labs and universities for testing activities.
• Write test instructions and direct day-to-day test activities with technicians.
• Maintain safety and technical excellence within the AMT organization.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Product Testing

5+ years fatigue testing

Hydraulic fatigue testing (MTS/Instron

Creo (3D CAD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

MTS test system

Instron test system

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. located at Mossville, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in fatigue and bolted joint testing to support Advanced Materials Technology (AMT).

You will lead tests for engines, powertrains, and electrified products, coordinating internal teams and external labs to deliver results that inform life-prediction models. The role requires 5+ years of testing experience, strongCreo CAD skills, and the ability to manage projects, equipment, and data analysis while upholding