QA Automation Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, ILPeoria, IL
Salary
$97,530–$158,480 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 7, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k
This role $128k
$85k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $131,208–$194,425 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 54 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$190,176 across 53 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer The QA Automation Engineer joins an international team providing internal verification and validation for Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies products. This role focuses on the earthmoving, paving, and mining industries by ensuring high-quality product delivery through rigorous testing. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods to resolve workflow problems through automation optimization. The candidate will write source code for new applications, enhance existing code samples, and utilize automated testing tools for maintenance. Key requirements include expertise in the software development life cycle, system and software product testing, and technical integration of software products. Essential skills include effective communication, analytical problem-solving, and a strong understanding of the software development process. Preferred domain knowledge includes civil engineering or the civil construction industry to support the specific technical needs of the heavy equipment sector.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and implement software programming applications for target systems using agile methods.
  • Acquire client requirements to resolve workflow problems through automation optimization.
  • Write source code for new applications and enhance existing code samples.
  • Utilize automated testing tools to perform system testing and maintenance.
  • Develop and execute testing strategies to ensure software quality and adherence to requirements.
  • Perform internal verification and validation (V&V) for heavy equipment products.
  • Integrate technical aspects of software products into the development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a technical field such as Software Testing, Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Knowledge of software development tools and activities to produce products in line with requirements.
  • Knowledge of the software development life cycle and structured methodologies for managing new or enhanced products.
  • Ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software quality at all stages of the system life cycle.
  • Ability to design, configure, and integrate technical aspects of software products.
  • Experience creating test automation (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Civil Engineering or the Civil Construction industry (preferred).
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an analytical approach.

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