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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.\nHear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself\nRole Definition\nCaterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division (IDES) is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer who validates products and processes for our Power Control Components - Driveline, Friction, Clutch, and Brake Systems organization. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our component and systems development laboratory in Mossville, Illinois to support validating and accelerate introduction of new designs, technologies, processes, and virtual product development methods.\nWhat you will do\nPre-test preparation, inspection, and instrumentation of components to collect desired data\nLab test development and execution to evaluate new products, processes, or systems\nAnalysis of test data and database maintenance\nDocument and communicate test results and recommendations to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units\nContribute to the design, development, and validation of new Drivetrain transmissions, brakes, and controls systems\nSupport New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) teams\nPerform test equipment and procedure maintenance activities\nContribute to matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) and Rapid Root Cause and Corrective Actions\nContribute to enhancing product quality and manufacturing efficiency by collaborating with internal and external suppliers and other business units\nDevelop standard operating procedures and safe job procedures to support laboratory test development and execution\nDegree Requirement\nBachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum, preferably Mechanical Engineering.\nSkills you must have\nInformation Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.\n Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.\nAnalytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.\nEffective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\n Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.\nEngineering - Manufacturing: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.\nProduct 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.\nTroubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.\nTop candidates will have\nPrior test and product development experience\nStrong communication skills, verbal and written, complemented by the ability to develop and deliver technical presentations\nAbility to collect and efficiently organize detailed information\nStrong computer and data analysis skills\nTest, data collection, and analysis capabilities using PLC controls, DATK, Matlab, CAN interface tools, spreadsheet & analytics tools.\nTransmission or brake design or development experience\nUnderstanding of Caterpillar engineering drawings\nStrong mechanical aptitude\nDebugging and maintaining test and instrumentation equipment\nInspection and measurement system capability\nAdvanced Failure Analysis understanding\nDesign for Experiment understanding\nProject planning and costing\nHigh personal and professional ethics- Must be a self-starter that requires minimal supervision, anticipates issues, and takes appropriate action.\nThe ability to work or lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions\nAdditional Information\nThis position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 10/19/2026.\nThis position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Technical Center - Building E) to support laboratory testing and project reviews\nRelocation assistance is NOT available for this position\nSponsorship is NOT available\nThis position may require less than 10% travel\nFinal details\nPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.\n#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar\nSummary Pay Range:\n$81,370.00 - $122,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 12, 2026 - October 19, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\nNot ready to apply? 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