Test & Validation Controls Engineer(2nd shift)

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• Caterpillar’s EMD division is hiring for Test and Validation Engineer in Peoria, IL!
• Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your engineering expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges?
• Do you enjoy hands-on work and getting out of the office to operate machines that move earth?
• If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join the PPG team.

Responsibilities

• (Job Duties) Direct communication with internal customer to gather requirements for validation planning.
• Develop validation methods and improve testing procedures and operations through cross-functional planning, engagement, and data collection to increase test reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Communication/documentation of issues detected through validation to internal customers.
• Manage validation deliverables to ensure milestones are completed on time, proactively addressing and communicating schedule risks.
• Resolve design issues to support design acceptance and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.

Requirements

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience working in an Engineering function.
• What You Have (Core Skills) Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields.
• Effective Communications
• 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.
• Project Management
• 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.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems
• Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Technical Excellence
• Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Preferred

• Top Candidates Will Also Have Knowledge of earthmoving equipment applications and understand how they are used on the jobsite
• Knowledge of machine software systems, including experience flashing and configuring electronic control modules (ECMs)

Pay

There is a 7% shift premium for this 2nd Shift position.

Summary Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00

• 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

• 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

Additional Details

Work location: Washington IL.

Peoria Proving Ground 2nd Shift

• Domestic relocation assistance IS NOT available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel

10%

• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F) 3:00-11:30 PM
• The position is a 2nd shift position and will be located at the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington, IL.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.
• This is a summary list of benefits.

Posting Dates

October 21, 2026 - November 4, 2026

Hiring process

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

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Equal opportunity

• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.