Sr. Engineer - Test/Validation

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 131,872 - 169,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation is seeking a Sr Engineer-Test/Validation to enhance development processes and implement innovative technologies. You will be responsible for planning testing procedures, analyzing system improvements, and leading engineering efforts at our East Peoria facility.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or related fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in gear manufacturing and heat treatment operations. A strong command of data analysis tools, as well as knowledge of lean manufacturing processes, is essential.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $131,872 to $169,060, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in gear manufacturing or heat treatment operations.
• Experience in heat treat engineering or operations.
• Proficient with data analysis tools like Excel and Minitab.
• Knowledge in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and quality control.
• Expertise in carburizing heat treat and dimensional control.

Responsibilities

• Enhance development processes for machinery and tooling.
• Recommend and implement new technologies for efficiency.
• Plan and refine testing procedures for reliability.
• Analyze systems and recommend improvements.
• Lead capital projects to drive operational improvements.

Skills

Heat Treat Engineering

Data analysis tools

Manufacturing engineering

Continuous Improvement

Lean manufacturing

Built In Quality

Metallurgical evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

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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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr Engineer-Test/Validation at its facility located at 100 Sanford Street, East Peoria, IL 61611. Enhance development processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize product quality and ensure manufacturing readiness. Recommend and implement new technologies, including automation, robotics, and computer‑aided manufacturing software, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality. Plan and refine testing procedures to ensure reliability, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness. Monitor machine and process capabilities, addressing performance reliability and excessive maintenance needs. Process large quantities of information accurately and productively, utilizing cross‑checking mechanisms and quality assurance tools to meet or exceed accuracy goals. Organize and prioritize steps to resolve issues, assess options, and predict their impact. Provide technical solutions, estimate project costs and timelines, and engage subject matter experts to address challenges. Coordinate test plans, including resources, strategies, schedules, processes, and tools. Collaborate with design teams to integrate testing considerations into system designs, develop test scenarios and scripts, and evaluate the business impact of failures. Match testing methodologies and tools to products, ensuring critical resolutions are timely. Lead SFMEA, PFMEA, RCCA processes, control plan development, and standard work improvements for heat treat areas. Provide manufacturing technical support in process control, maintenance, and internal certification. Analyze systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs, recommending improvements. Collaborate with Facilities, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, and Operations teams to address ergonomic, safety, efficiency, and quality concerns. Lead capital projects (<$100k) and solve production problems while driving operational improvements. Participate in NTI, NPI, and CPI improvement activities, communicating results to customers, suppliers, team members, and business units. Ensure adherence to standards, policies, and practices related to quality, cost reduction, safety, and ergonomics. Train others to resolve integration or communication issues in multi‑vendor environments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Metallurgy, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of experience in gear manufacturing, heat treatment operations or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Heat Treat Engineering or Heat Treat Operations; (2) Data analysis tools including Excel, and Minitab; (3) Manufacturing engineering and Continuous Improvement, Standard Work, Lean manufacturing & Built In Quality; (4) Carburizing heat treat and dimensional control of powertrain and transmission gears; and (5) Metallurgical evaluation of materials including: hardness, microstructure, residual stress, and distortion. Travel: None. Telecommuting: None.

Summary Pay Range

$131,872.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits 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

• 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. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.