Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer - Electric Drive Development

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Relocation assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Electric Drive Development Senior Associate Engineer – Test/Validation to inspect advanced drivetrain components and determine root causes of failures within the Technical Center in Mossville, IL.

You will perform detail motor/gen failure investigations, conduct electrical checks and analyze data while documenting findings in technical reports; relocation assistance is available and travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Ability to analyze and identify root causes of problems.
• Good decision making under complex scenarios.
• Clear communication of technical results and conclusions.
• Solid understanding of technical excellence and problem solving.
• Experience with product testing methods and validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform detail motor/gen failure investigations.
• Conduct electrical checks on drivetrain components.
• Analyze test and field data to determine root causes.
• Communicate results and conclusions clearly in reports.
• Document findings in technical reports and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Accuracy & Detail

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Product Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Role Definition

The Electric Drive Development Senior Associate Engineer – Test/Validation (Root Cause and Failure Investigation) performs detail inspections of advanced drivetrain components at the Caterpillar Technical Center. This work supports new product development programs and continuous product improvement projects with the goal to determine the root cause of failures.

Electric drivetrain development is an exciting job opportunity, with continued technology expansion to new product lines. Future electric drive programs will continue to provide customers with machines that do more work and consume less fuel, while providing customers with lower owning and operating costs.

What you will do

• Perform detail motor/gen failure investigations
• Conduct electrical checks
• Analyze test and field data
• Communicate results and conclusions
• Document findings in technical reports

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum.

Skills you will have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Working 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: Basic 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 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: Basic knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• 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

• Previous electric drive product development experience (design, test, or analysis)
• Experience with electric drive systems and/or components
• Experience with NPI and CPI programs

Additional Information

• This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 10/19/2026.
• This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Technical Center - Building G).
• Relocation (domestic) assistance is available for this position.
• VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• This position may require less than 10% travel

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Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation 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:

October 5, 2026 - October 19, 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.