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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.

As a Engineering Technology Specialist in the ePowertrain Systems team, you will be joining an innovative team on the cutting edge of electrification. The ePowertrain Systems team is part of the Electrification & Energy Solutions Division and is a full electric powertrain solution partner for prime product groups whose products are sold into the Construction industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation industry segments.

This role will be responsible for supporting test execution across multiple charger or power conversion NPI programs in Caterpillar’s Electrification Product Innovation Center (EPIC). This role will help coordinate test requests from charger or power conversion engineers. This role may create test plans, utilizing the input collected from the charger and power conversion engineers. When needed, this role may also be responsible for the build and/or commissioning of a new test rig.

The Engineering Technology Specialist role may include the following:

+ Accountable for the SAFETY of themselves and others in or around their work area.

+ Coordination and oversight of device under test builds within Caterpillar facilities or at local facilities outside of Caterpillar. In situations when we are working with suppliers outside of Caterpillar, this person will be the liaison between Caterpillar and that supplier as it relates to the specific testing that we are requesting.

+ Performing tests targeted at verifying the performance, durability, safety, and/or communication and controls of the charger or power conversion system.

+ Working with Caterpillar test execution facilities to ensure that tests requirements are defined and communicated and ensure that those facilities are meeting those requirements.

+ Identify test facility needs, request necessary hardware and/or data acquisition system. Make capital requests and manage those requests, as needed, to support the necessary testing.

Position involves working in a team environment on challenging New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs that involve chargers or power conversion systems, supporting a team of charger or power conversion engineers and NPI leads.

What you have:

**Degree Requirement:** Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s in a science-related discipline preferred

Technical Excellence:

Previous validation/test execution experience with complex hardware systems or components (test experience with software, controls, or displays is not sufficient for this role). Demonstrated understanding of mechanical & electrical systems

Level Extensive Experience:

• Experience providing instrumentation and data acquisition support for machine or drivetrain testing (both in a lab and in the field)

• Experience with electric drive systems or components preferred

• Experience with lab component or machine test/validation required

• Experience documenting issues discovered during testing required

• Engages appropriate subject matter experts to effectively resolve technical issues.

• Assumes accountability for personal job performance and holds others responsible for theirs.

**Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.

• Productively balances speed and accuracy.

• Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms to ensure accuracy.

• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.

**Analytical Thinking:** Ability to determine the root cause of technical problems and create alternative solutions to resolve those problems.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Seeks to understand discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information and explain variances.

• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.

• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

• Chooses among a diverse set of solution options according to the nature of the situation.

**Product Testing:** 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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Coordinates execution of test plans, including resources, strategy, schedules, processes and tools.

• Collaborates with design team to ensure testing considerations are incorporated into system design.

• Recommends tools and techniques for automating, simplifying and enhancing product testing.

• Compares and contrasts alternative testing methodologies and tools.

• Matches testing methodology and tools to product being tested; develops test scenarios.

• Estimates time, effort and resources required for

**Troubleshooting Technical Problems:** Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a research and development environment.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution.

• Monitors performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs.

• Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach.

Additional Information

+ The location for this position is Mossville, IL

+ Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position

+ This position may require 10% travel

+ Visa sponsorship is **NOT** available

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

Posting Dates:

October 23, 2025 - November 6, 2025

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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