Metallurgical Development & Research Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Metallurgical Development and Research Senior Engineer to lead material failure analyses and drive metallurgical product development. You will design testing plans, analyze results, and prepare technical reports for internal customers.

Join a global team: you will support design and manufacturing operations, provide recommendations, and communicate complex findings clearly. Onsite five days a week with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking in complex situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of technical results.

Responsibilities

• Lead material and material failure analysis investigations.
• Develop metallurgical testing plans and analyze results.
• Create technical reports and procedures.
• Communicate results to internal customers.
• Provide technical support to metallurgical laboratory operations.
• Support deviation requests and supply opportunities.
• Assist product design and supplier development teams.
• Offer recommendations to internal customers.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures

Product Testing

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

Caterpillar’s Advanced Materials Technology Department is currently seeking a Metallurgical Development and Research Senior Engineer focused on metallurgical product development. In this role you will have an opportunity to analyze a wide variety of components providing design support, development, and the associated failure analysis investigations.

What you will do

• Lead material and material failure analysis investigations
• Develop metallurgical testing plans and analyze test results
• Create technical reports and/or procedures
• Effectively communicate results to our internal customers
• Provide technical support to metallurgical laboratory operations personnel.
• Support deviation requests, assurance of supply opportunities
• Support needs of product design, supplier development engineers, etc
• Provide recommendations to Internal customers

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering curriculum required.

What you must have (skills)

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: 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: 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: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Project Management: 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.
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Product Testing: 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: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Top candidates will also have

• Advanced Materials or Metallurgical Engineering Degree
• Prior Failure Analysis Experience with Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with component design and/or supporting manufacturing operations
• Experience with foundry and casting processes.
• Experience with heat treatment processes
• Experience in creating technical reports, publications and/or procedures.
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Self-starter, accountable, and customer driven with strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Ability to work multiple projects concurrently

Additional Information

• This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Tech Center – Building K).
• Domestic relocation is Available
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available
• Travel requirements will be less than 10%

Final details

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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:

September 9, 2026 - December 9, 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.