Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
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.
Job Posting Dates: 7/29/26 - 8/5/26
We are seeking a Senior Associate Technologist to assess and reduce risks associated with R&D test stands and machinery while ensuring compliance with safety standards and risk management processes. This role develops preventive maintenance plans, supports safe test stand design and layout, works with cross-functional teams to plan and execute testing activities, and manages facility storage assets to support safe, efficient operations.
What You Will Do:
• Perform analysis on machinery risk level in alignment with the risk management process.
• Perform analysis for test stand risk level in accordance with ANSI B11.0.
• Work with test cell owners to evaluate risk level and mitigation strategies for test stand systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for test stand systems.
• Provide test stand designs and layouts that conform to established safety standards.
• Work with a diverse team of mechanical designers, PLC programmers, project coordinators, and facility engineers to plan and build tests in a research and development environment.
• Manage storage assets for an R&D test facility.
• An understanding of the risk management process.
• Experience in Drivetrain Test Facility Operations to include publishing standard work and planning preventive maintenance.
Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired
What You Will Have:
Information Capture: Working 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: Working 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.
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.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Working 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:
• Experience in operations at a research and development facility.
• Experience conducting risk management.
• Experience working with suppliers to procure test stand equipment.
• Ability to manage your time, set, and achieve your goals.
Additional Information:
• This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in Mossville, IL.
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Job Posting Dates: 7/29/26 - 8/5/26
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This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
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.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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