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.

Test & Validation Senior Engineer

Location: Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL

Relocation Assistance is Available

As an experienced Senior engineer, you will serve as a technical contributor on NPI/CPI programs, projects and assignments that are complex in nature that support and enhance Caterpillar product performance, durability, reliability, quality and serviceability.

Program responsibilities will include developing power systems program risks assessments, defect monitoring, defect resolution, supporting of validation tests & creating validation metrics for NPI and CPI reporting.

Overall the validation engineer plays a crucial role in reducing post production warranty & improving customer experience.

What you will do:

• Lead & own multiple new product introduction (NPI) validation from program launch to production readiness gates
• Facilitate the development of product validation requirements, cascade of these requirements to engine systems & components. Lead several design control team members in developing Failure Mode Based Validation Plan
• Create System & Subsystem level FMEAs/DVP&R. Update FMEA /DVP&R with results of each validation activity Perform validation plan robustness check (FMEA thoroughness). Record program lessons learned for use in FMEA library
• Develop Test Designs plan & coordinate validation activities in test lab. Develop new product validation activities as needed
• Provide guidance to design teams on risk reduction activities, analyze results from lab testing and engine iron tear-down. Track & Report on NPI Issues & issue resolution

• Calculate and communicate reliability targets & reliability metrics for NPI programs in product gateways to key stakeholders
• Perform reliability simulation workstream, inclusive of reliability block modeling, component or systems structural durability and field telematic asset data analytics

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience – power sources such as engines, generators, batteries or related engineering systems experience i.e. Design, Simulation, Validation
• Experience with product engineering (NPI process, system integration, DVP&R development, FMEA facilitation)
• Experience with commercial Finite Analysis and numerical modeling tools such as nCode DesignLife, Abaqus, ANSYS Mechanical, LS-Dyna, Cosmos etc.
• Previous Six Sigma, Statistics experience
• Experience with engine or lab environment testing is desirable
• Progressive related product development experience from following industries: Automotive, Aerospace, Agriculture, Construction & Mining Machines, Rail locomotive, Electrical Generator systems, Electrical Grid Utility, electrical measurement devices, bio-medical devices etc.
• Strong technical skills and the ability/desire to continue to learn validation engineering
• Prior lab or simulation experience (thermal, structural)
• Advanced program management skills to lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions
• Solid interpersonal skills – the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Strong communication skills – oral and written complemented by the ability to develop/deliver technical presentations
• Demonstrated leadership – the ability to assemble and lead diverse teams, to direct the work of others in pursuit of common goals, and to deliver results on time and within budget, while meeting customer requirements
• Strong communication skills – oral and written complemented by the ability to develop/deliver technical presentations
• High personal and professional ethics
• The ability to work in – and enjoy working in – a dynamic environment, adapting to and driving change
• A willingness to work on a broad range of engine applications (Machine, Marine, Rail, Industrial).
• A sense of urgency balanced with a strong commitment to quality
• The ability to work in a diverse team environment with peers & managers
• The ability to effectively develop and manage complex project plans
• Computer skills; MS-Office, MS-Project, MS-Visio, Industry standard data analysis tools
• The ability to work/lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or relevant experience desired

What you 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.

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is Lafayette, Indiana or Mossville, Illinois.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• This position may require less than 25% travel.
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

Posting Dates:

April 2, 2025 - April 9, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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