Senior Fatigue & Validation Engineer – Mechanical Testing

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plans

HSA

FSAs

Paid time off

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an engineer for the Advanced Materials Technology Specialized Operations & Testing Team at the Mossville, IL Technical Center.

The role focuses on mechanical testing, fatigue and fracture mechanics of heavy equipment components and bolted joints, with emphasis on test development and data interpretation. You will coordinate external labs, manage test plans and budgets, and provide technical reviews to internal clients while advancing safety and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with fatigue and fracture mechanics testing preferred.
• Ability to design and interpret test data and results.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to select tests, scope project timing and budgets, design fixturing, analyze test data, and communicate results for life-prediction needs.
• Lead project plans, budgets, internal/external stakeholder communication, and ensure timely deliverables.
• Provide engineering support for component fatigue and bolted joint testing across production introductions and improvements.
• Coordinate with external labs and universities to supplement testing.
• Write test instructions and direct day-to-day testing activities with lab technicians.
• Promote safety culture and technical excellence within Advanced Materials Technology.
• Maintain deep expertise in mechanics of materials, test apparatus, instrumentation, and data analysis.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Product Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Creo

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an engineer for the Advanced Materials Technology Specialized Operations & Testing Team at the Mossville, IL Technical Center.

The role focuses on mechanical testing, fatigue and fracture mechanics of heavy equipment components and bolted joints, with emphasis on test development and data interpretation. You will coordinate external labs, manage test plans and budgets, and provide technical reviews to internal clients while advancing safety and technical excellence