Test & Validation Engineer - Drivetrain Controls Systems

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to support the Resource Industries Transmission Development Team.

You will contribute to design and validation of drivetrain control systems for powershift transmissions in hauling, cycling, and oil & gas applications. The role offers onsite work five days a week at the Technical Center - Building G, with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, computer science, or materials science.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience planning, validating, and optimizing control systems.
• Knowledge of drivetrain controls or transmission systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with design, development, and software engineers to create, develop, and optimize hardware and controls for powershift transmissions.
• Plan and execute on-machine control software calibration and validation.
• Manage control system requirements, specifications, and design reviews.
• Design clutch control strategies to meet performance and durability targets.
• Perform simulations for clutch control systems.
• Collect and analyze data to understand and optimize controls performance.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Project Management

Product Testing

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or materials science

Job description

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.

Career Area

Engineering

Role Definition

Caterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division is looking for a Test & Validation Engineer to support the Resource Industries Transmission Development Team for drivetrain control systems & validation. In the role, you will contribute to the design and development of transmission and torque converter control systems for hauling, cycling, and oil & gas applications. You will be provided the unique opportunity to directly impact machine performance and durability for a variety of drivetrain programs.

What You Will Do

• Working with design, development, systems integration, and software engineers to create, develop, and optimize hardware and controls for powershift transmissions.
• Planning and executing on-machine control software calibration and validation.
• Managing control system requirements, specifications, and design reviews.
• Designing clutch control strategies to meet drivetrain performance and durability targets.
• Performing simulation for clutch control systems.
• Collecting and analyzing data to understand and optimize controls performance.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering, computer science, or materials science curriculum.

Skills You Must Have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive 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: Extensive 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: Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Project Management: Extensive 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: Extensive 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: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Top candidates will also have

• Controls development tools and process experience (Powershift transmission controls preferred)
• Ability and interest in working in a varying environment (field/shop/lab)
• Ability to operate machines (after training)

Additional Information

• This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 9/01/2026.
• This position can be located will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Technical Center - Building G)
• Domestic relocation is Available
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available
• Travel requirements will be up to 15%

Final details

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Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.

Posting Dates

August 19, 2026 - September 1, 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.

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