MWL Validation Engineer

Caterpillar

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Closes in 6 days

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Peoria, IL
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 3 days ago
Closes
Nov 2, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $168,500–$241,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $205k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 131 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · MWL Validation Engineer

JOB TITLE: MWL Validation Engineer The MWL Validation Engineer joins the Peoria Proving Ground team as an R&D Engineering Specialist to drive validation activities earlier in the product development lifecycle. This role focuses on Medium Wheel Loader programs, where the engineer will define validation requirements, develop comprehensive test plans, and assess technical risks during the concept and design phases. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional test efforts, managing program costs and schedules, and leveraging data and analytical tools to ensure critical failure modes are addressed. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or agricultural engineering, along with core competencies in project management, product testing, and systems thinking. The work involves solving complex machine validation problems by connecting component-level performance to machine-level outcomes for global engineering teams.

What you'll do

  • Develop validation strategies and activity plans aligned with product and subsystem development objectives.
  • Define validation requirements and success criteria in collaboration with global machine development and systems teams.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks throughout the product development cycle.
  • Estimate and manage validation program costs, resources, and schedules.
  • Leverage data and analytical tools to assess validation effectiveness and address critical failure modes.
  • Monitor and communicate new product introduction program health to key stakeholders and leadership.
  • Lead cross-functional test and development efforts in partnership with design, systems, and safety teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, agricultural engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience in product, system, or component development and/or design.
  • Project management skills to plan, organize, execute, and monitor complex technical programs.
  • Experience in product testing and a strong understanding of validation methodologies and risk-based approaches.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence and align diverse global stakeholders.
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into robust validation plans using a systems-thinking mindset.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and make data-driven engineering decisions.
  • Hands-on experience with machine testing, validation, or laboratory-based engineering activities (preferred).

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