Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer - Electric Drive Development

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



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

• 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.

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

• 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).
• Reloc…