Senior Mechanical Test & Validation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL, is seeking an engineer for the Advanced Materials Technology Specialized Operations & Testing Team to lead mechanical fatigue and bolted joint testing for engines, powertrains, and electrified products.

You will develop proprietary tests, analyze results, coordinate external labs or universities, and provide technical reviews to internal clients. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, 5+ years experience preferred; onsite five days a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of prior work experience in mechanical testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to select tests, scope project timing and budgets, design fixturing, analyze test data, and communicate technical results for engine and machine applications that require life-prediction model inputs.
• Project leadership and execution including establishing project success criteria with internal clients, managing project plans and budgets, communicating to stakeholders and suppliers, and meeting committed project deliverables.
• Engineering technical support and problem-solving related to component fatigue and bolted joint testing for new production introduction, continuous product improvement, and assurance of supply projects.
• Directing work and establishing collaboration with external labs/universities.
• Writing test instructions and working with lab technicians to establish priorities and direct day-to-day test activities.
• Contributing to the culture of safety and technical excellence within the Advanced Materials Technology organization.
• Maintaining deep expertise in mechanics of materials, mechanical test apparatus, instrumentation, and data acquisition/analysis

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Product Testing

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Creo

MTS testing equipment

Instron

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL, is seeking an engineer for the Advanced Materials Technology Specialized Operations & Testing Team to lead mechanical fatigue and bolted joint testing for engines, powertrains, and electrified products.

You will develop proprietary tests, analyze results, coordinate external labs or universities, and provide technical reviews to internal clients. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, 5+ years experience preferred; onsite five days a