Validation Engineer, Illinois

Job Title: Validation Engineer (x2)

Employment Type: 18+ Month Contract

About the Role:

We are seeking two Validation Engineers to join Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions Division. The team is responsible for hands-on validation testing of low and high-power battery chargers and power electronics. This role includes writing test procedures, performing data analysis, troubleshooting, and ensuring successful validation of electrical charging power systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate DFMEA and validation test activities with engineering teams.

Lead design teams in DFMEA development.

Create test plans, lead meetings, and assign validation metrics.

Develop and maintain electrification product validation plans.

Support NPI program teams in validation test planning.

Analyze test failures and drive design improvements.

Prepare and report product validation metrics to leadership.

Perform hands-on validation testing for battery chargers (15kW 2MW DC output, AC input from 120V 13.8kV).

Document test procedures, analyze results, and troubleshoot issues.

Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams.

Work Environment:

Office and lab environment.

Exposure to low and medium voltage AC/DC systems.

Lab can be noisy and warm at times.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in validation/testing (internships/projects included).

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, EET, or MET.

Experience with FMEA and systematic failure analysis.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with power electronics, battery systems, and charging systems.