Test & Validation Engineer

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer in Mossville, IL, focused on engine compliance, certification, and testing across diesel, DGB, and gas engines. You will coordinate testing, document technical details, and support audits to ensure regulatory adherence and product reliability.

The role requires a Mechanical/Electrical/Controls background and strong documentation skills. It is an on-site, full-time position with relocation eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline is also acceptable.
• Experience with engine performance and engine control strategies.
• Experience supporting engine certification, regulatory compliance, or certification testing.
• Experience creating engineering, controls-strategy, certification, or compliance documentation.
• Strong technical documentation skills with the ability to translate complex engine operation and performance information into clear, accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support Assurance of Supply compliance initiatives.
• Support regulatory test-data reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits and certification testing for LPSD diesel, DGB, and gas engines.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation representing engine operation, performance, and control strategies for certification and compliance reporting.
• Collect, organize, review, and communicate technical data required for compliance and certification activities.
• Collaborate with compliance, certification, engine performance, mechatronics, and LPSD EPRC teams across multiple locations and workstreams.
• Serve as a technical liaison to help ensure documentation, testing data, and compliance requirements are communicated accurately and completed on schedule.
• Support testing and validation activities and evaluate results to help ensure product performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify and resolve technical or documentation issues that could affect testing, certification, compliance, or program execution.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and traceability when preparing technical records and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Accuracy

Decision Making

Communications

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Product Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering

Job description

## Test & Validation EngineerApply: Mossville, Illinois: Full time: Posted Today: R0000403593**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.**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do, but also about each other. We make progress and innovation happen, helping our customers build a better, more sustainable world. **Job Summary**As an Engineer supporting the Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), you will help drive engine compliance, certification, and testing activities across diesel, Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB), and gas engine programs. This role will support Assurance of Supply (AOS) PRC activities, regulatory test-data reporting, certification testing, and internal and external audits.You will work closely with compliance, certification, engine performance, and mechatronics teams to develop accurate technical documentation, coordinate required testing and data, and help ensure engine performance and control strategies are appropriately represented for regulatory and compliance purposes. **What You Will Do*** Support Assurance of Supply compliance initiatives.* Support regulatory test-data reporting requirements* Coordinate and support internal and external audits and certification testing for LPSD diesel, DGB, and gas engines.* Develop and maintain technical documentation representing engine operation, performance, and control strategies for certification and compliance reporting.* Collect, organize, review, and communicate technical data required for compliance and certification activities.* Collaborate with compliance, certification, engine performance, mechatronics, and LPSD EPRC teams across multiple locations and workstreams.* Serve as a technical liaison to help ensure documentation, testing data, and compliance requirements are communicated accurately and completed on schedule.* Support testing and validation activities and evaluate results to help ensure product performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements are met.* Identify and resolve technical or documentation issues that could affect testing, certification, compliance, or program execution.* Maintain a high level of accuracy and traceability when preparing technical records and regulatory documentation. **Degree Requirement*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline is also acceptable. **What you will have:*** **Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Working knowledge and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.* **Decision Making and Critical Thinking:** Working 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:** Working knowledge and 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:** Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.* **Project Management:** Working 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.* **Product Testing:** Working 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. **Top Candidates Will Also Have*** Experience with engine performance and engine control strategies.* Previous experience supporting engine certification, regulatory compliance, or certification testing.* Experience creating engineering, controls-strategy, certification, or compliance documentation.* Experience collecting and organizing technical data for regulatory compliance and certification activities.* Strong technical documentation skills with the ability to translate complex engine operation and performance information into clear, accurate records.* Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple engineering teams, business units, and workstreams.* Strong communication skills with experience serving as a liaison between technical teams and compliance or certification organizations.* Experience working with diesel, gas, or DGB engine systems.* Interest in long-term leadership opportunities and technical development. **Additional Information:*** This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the Mossville, IL facility.* Domestic relocation provided* Visa sponsorship is NOT provided **Final Details** Please ensure you frequently sign in to your candidate home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for. https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers.This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation 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:**November 9, 2026 - November 22, 2026Any 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.