Machine Development Lead – R&D Validation Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Career Development

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Machine Development Lead R&D Engineer to guide a diverse group of test engineers in validating medium-track tractors at the Peoria Proving Ground, IL. The role emphasizes hands-on validation, program planning, and leadership across machine, system, and component levels.

You will shape validation activities for upcoming NPIs, monitor program health, and drive improvements while ensuring top-quality end-user performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary test teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to plan validation strategies and execution schedules.

Responsibilities

• Build Relationships across Product Groups and Validation teams.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to test engineers.
• Develop and maintain validation strategies and activity plans.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Product Testing

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Tools

DeweSoft

TCE

DATK

SuperComm2

CAT ET

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Machine Development Lead R&D Engineer to guide a diverse group of test engineers in validating medium-track tractors at the Peoria Proving Ground, IL. The role emphasizes hands-on validation, program planning, and leadership across machine, system, and component levels.

You will shape validation activities for upcoming NPIs, monitor program health, and drive improvements while ensuring top-quality end-user performance and safety.