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 (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking an Electric Drive Development Senior Associate Engineer – Test/Validation to lead lab testing of advanced drivetrain components as part of new product development and CPI projects.

You will define validation requirements with cross-functional teams, prepare test articles, analyze data, and document findings in technical reports to support safer, higher quality electric drive systems and reduced operating costs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional to define validation requirements
• Prepare components /systems for lab testing
• Conduct lab tests to validate components from a performance and product quality perspective.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to testing
• Analyze test data
• Communicate results and conclusions
• Document findings in technical reports

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Product Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum

Job description

Job Description

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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.

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Role Definition

The Electric Drive Development Senior Associate Engineer – Test/Validation performs lab testing of advanced drivetrain components and systems at the Caterpillar Technical Center as part of new product development programs or continuous product improvement projects.

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

• Work with cross-functional to define validation requirements
• Prepare components /systems for lab testing
• Conduct lab tests to validate components from a performance and product quality perspective.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues related to testing
• Analyze test 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
  
  

Final details

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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 7, 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.

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