Senior System Validation Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Role Definition

Verification and validation of WBT electronic systems and components to use within equipment or machinery; supports other engineers to perform tasks when necessary.

Responsibilities

Analyzing the requirements of electronic systems and components based on customer satisfaction; making and adjusting design plans accordingly.

Designing, testing and creating electronic systems and components, while ensuring that products can work alone and/or are compatible with other systems.

Collaborating with colleagues in electronics and other engineering branches.

Complying with safety regulations throughout the development process.

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Degree Requirement

Requires a degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical engineering and other related major.

Skill Descriptors

Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

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.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

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.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Electronics Engineering - HTH: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices.

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.

This position requires working on site five days a week.

Posting Dates:

October 14, 2026 - November 27, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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