Career Area:
EngineeringJob 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.
Job Summary:
The Integrated Components Division (ICD) designs and manufactures embedded components that enhance machine performance, quality, and safety. Working closely with product groups and business partners, ICD manages current designs (e.g., seals, hoses, filters, kitting), drives innovation, and supports sustainability and global availability. Components are engineered with aftermarket needs in mind to ensure long-term serviceability.
The engineering team includes three specialized groups:
Each group uses dedicated labs to ensure reliability and quality, supporting initiatives like Assurance of Supply, Quality improvements, Warranty reduction, New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), Built-In Quality (BIQ). Through collaboration and rigorous testing, ICD ensures all components meet internal and customer standards.
We’re committed to delivering innovative, high-performing solutions that help our customers build a better world.
What You Will Do:
As a Test and Validation Engineer, you will manage, maintain, develop test methods, design fixtures, and implement new test machines for material and components testing and validation.
Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Lab Operations & Management
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
Testing & Validation
Cross-Functional Support
Education requirement:
What skills you will have:
Product Testing:
Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
Analytical Thinking
Top Candidates will also have:
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Mossville, IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position may require up to 10% travel.
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
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Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00Compensation 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.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:
August 22, 2025 - September 6, 2025Any 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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