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Sr. Engineer - Test/Validation
Caterpillar —East Peoria, IL
- $131,872 - $169,060 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System —Pekin, IL
- $38.64 - $45.08 an hour
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- Sanitation
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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PT Technician- PAC Events
Illinois Central College —East Peoria, IL
- $17.90 - $20.58 an hour
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manufacturing Engineer
Caterpillar —Mapleton, IL
- $131,872 - $146,290 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Digital Project Manager
Caterpillar —Peoria, IL
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Electronic Component Engineer
Caterpillar —Mossville, IL
- $129,875 - $146,290 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Electronic Control Module Technical Lead Engineer
Caterpillar —Mossville, IL
- $128,470 - $192,710 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Elec Sys V&V Sr. Engineer
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- $112,710 - $169,060 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Continuous improvement
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Sr. Engineer - Test/Validation

Caterpillar -
East Peoria, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$131,872 - $169,060 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Hardness testers
Production data analysis
Materials engineering experience within manufacturing
Minitab
Manufacturing facility experience
Quality control data analysis
Physical analysis
Powertrain
Computer skills
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Treating (manufacturing process)
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Power transmission systems
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Career Area:

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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr Engineer-Test/Validation at its facility located at 100 Sanford Street, East Peoria, IL 61611. Enhance development processes, tooling, and machinery to maximize product quality and ensure manufacturing readiness. Recommend and implement new technologies, including automation, robotics, and computer-aided manufacturing software, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality. Plan and refine testing procedures to ensure reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Monitor machine and process capabilities, addressing performance reliability and excessive maintenance needs. Process large quantities of information accurately and productively, utilizing cross-checking mechanisms and quality assurance tools to meet or exceed accuracy goals. Organize and prioritize steps to resolve issues, assess options, and predict their impact. Provide technical solutions, estimate project costs and timelines, and engage subject matter experts to address challenges. Coordinate test plans, including resources, strategies, schedules, processes, and tools. Collaborate with design teams to integrate testing considerations into system designs, develop test scenarios and scripts, and evaluate the business impact of failures. Match testing methodologies and tools to products, ensuring critical resolutions are timely. Lead SFMEA, PFMEA, RCCA processes, control plan development, and standard work improvements for heat treat areas. Provide manufacturing technical support in process control, maintenance, and internal certification. Analyze systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs, recommending improvements. Collaborate with Facilities, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, and Operations teams to address ergonomic, safety, efficiency, and quality concerns. Lead capital projects (<$100k) and solve production problems while driving operational improvements. Participate in NTI, NPI, and CPI improvement activities, communicating results to customers, suppliers, team members, and business units. Ensure adherence to standards, policies, and practices related to quality, cost reduction, safety, and ergonomics. Train others to resolve integration or communication issues in multi-vendor environments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Metallurgy, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of experience in gear manufacturing, heat treatment operations or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Heat Treat Engineering or Heat Treat Operations; (2) Data analysis tools including Excel, and Minitab; (3) Manufacturing engineering and Continuous Improvement, Standard Work, Lean manufacturing & Built In Quality; (4) Carburizing heat treat and dimensional control of powertrain and transmission gears; and (5) Metallurgical evaluation of materials including: hardness, microstructure, residual stress, and distortion. Travel: None. Telecommuting: None.

Summary Pay Range:

$131,872.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits 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

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Sr Engineer-Test/Validation / Reference #R0000372856]. #LI-DNI

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

May 27, 2026 - September 23, 2026

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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Production Occupations jobs in Peoria, IL

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