Caterpillar, Inc

Metallurgical Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$81K — $122K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering required.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in failure analysis with ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
  • In-depth understanding of ASTM specifications for tensile, Charpy impact, Rockwell hardness, microhardness, and spectroscopic analysis.
  • Experience with component design and manufacturing operations.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead material analysis investigations.
  • Develop metallurgical testing plans and analyze results.
  • Create technical reports and procedures.
  • Communicate results effectively to internal customers.
  • Provide technical support to metallurgical lab operations.
  • Support Met Lab process controls and compliance for audits.
  • Resolve design or manufacturing issues ensuring readiness.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
  • Career development programs.
  • Incentive bonus eligibility.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Role Definition

Caterpillar’s Advanced Materials Technology Department is currently seeking an experienced engineer to be a part of the US Metallurgical Engineering team conducting Failure & Metallurgical Analysis. In this role you will have an opportunity to analyze a wide variety of components providing design support and development on a diverse customer portfolio.

What you will do

  • Lead material analysis investigations

  • Develop metallurgical testing plans and analyze test results

  • Create technical reports and/or procedures

  • Effectively communicate results to our internal customers

  • Provide technical support to metallurgical laboratory operations personnel.

  • Support Met Lab process controls and compliance for certifications and audits.

  • Resolving issues regarding the design or manufacturing. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.

Degree Requirement

  • Bachelor’s in one of the following engineering disciplines: Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering is required.

What you must have (skills)

  • Information 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.

  • 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.

  • Analytical 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.

  • Effective 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.

  • 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.

  • Engineering - 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.

  • Product 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.

  • Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Top candidates will also have

  • 2 or more years of relevant professional experience including:  

    • Prior Failure Analysis Experience with Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials

    • In-depth understanding of ASTM specifications for tensile, Charpy impact, Rockwell hardness, microhardness, and spectroscopic chemistry analysis of ferrous metals.

    • Experience with component design and/or supporting manufacturing operations

    • Experience in creating technical reports, publications and/or procedures.

    • Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

    • Strong Analytical Skills

    • Self-starter, accountable, and customer driven with strong teamwork and organizational skills.

    • Ability to work multiple projects concurrently

Additional Information

  • This position posting will close on 6/18/2026 at 11:59 p.m.

  • This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Mossville, IL (Tech Center - Building K).

  •  Relocation (domestic) assistance is available for this position.

  • Sponsorship is NOT available. 

  • This position may require less than 10% travel

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered 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

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 4, 2026 - June 18, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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