Test & Validation Controls Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, IL
Salary
$97,530–$146,290 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 4, 2026

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Below market

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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $129,000–$202,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $166k 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.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Test & Validation Controls Engineer

The Test & Validation Controls Engineer(2nd shift) joins the Earthmoving Division to validate Advanced Technology features across various product lines. Working at the Peoria Proving Ground, this role involves implementing and improving testing, development, and validation techniques to maximize product quality. Key responsibilities include developing validation methods, gathering requirements from internal customers, and managing deliverables to ensure milestones are met. The engineer will troubleshoot technical problems, monitor machine performance, and resolve design issues to support manufacturing readiness. Required skills include project management, effective communication, and technical excellence. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science. Preferred experience includes knowledge of earthmoving equipment applications and machine software systems, specifically flashing and configuring electronic control modules to solve complex technical challenges in a manufacturing and product development environment.

What you'll do

  • Gather validation requirements through direct communication with internal customers.
  • Develop validation methods and improve testing procedures to increase reliability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Document and communicate issues detected during validation to internal stakeholders.
  • Manage validation deliverables and milestones while proactively addressing schedule risks.
  • Resolve design issues to support design acceptance and ensure manufacturing readiness.
  • Adopt new technologies like automation and robotics to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Monitor machine performance, process capabilities, and overall reliability results.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience in an engineering function.
  • Ability to communicate, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Knowledge of project management strategies to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects to achieve objectives.
  • Ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
  • Ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment and critical thinking.
  • Ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges through technical excellence.
  • Knowledge of earthmoving equipment applications and how they are used on the jobsite (preferred).
  • Knowledge of machine software systems, including experience flashing and configuring electronic control modules (preferred).

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