Career Area:EngineeringJob 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.Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourselfRole DefinitionAs a Development & Research Engineering Specialist, you will manage complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, or value chains. This position will be part of the Advanced Materials Technology (AMT) Development Team located at Caterpillar’s US Technical Center in Mossville, IL. The role is primarily focused on ferrous metallurgy, and will explore new cast and wrought alloy development, foundry processes, and heat treatments that will ultimately transfer into Caterpillar’s next generation products and facilities.What you will doLead and perform on research projects for development and application of alloy and processing combinations to meet component performance and cost targets.Establish project success criteria with internal clients, identify required team members, and manage technical challenges to meet committed project deliverablesProvide technical expertise in development and maintenance of metallurgical specifications and standards for the enterpriseDirect collaboration with external labs/universities on research and test supportDegree RequirementB.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science and EngineeringSkill DescriptorsDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on data analysis and informed judgment; identify and prioritize technical and project concerns; consider alternatives and appropriately assess risksEffective Communications: Communicate well downward, upward, and outward; adapt documents and presentations for the intended audience; ability to communicate complex concepts and technical issues in clear and concise mannerTechnical Excellence: Broad expertise in casting operations, ferrous alloys and microstructures, heat treating procedures, New Technology (NTI) approaches, industry material and manufacturing standards; ability to develop and apply effective solutions to product and process technical challengesProject Management: Proven project leadership and track record for delivering new technologies into component applications; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of resources to achieve project objectives.Product Testing: Knowledge of material, process and product validation approaches; understanding of metallurgical laboratory techniques and tools, as well as common mechanical testing for material performance; ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product performance and quality at all stages of development.Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a research lab or manufacturing environment.Top Candidates will also haveExperience in product or technology developmentAdvanced engineering degreeFamiliarity with modeling tools such as ThermoCalc, JMatPro, etc.Additional InformationThis position posting will close on 9/4/2026 at 11:59 p.m.This position will be located in Mossville, IL (Tech Center - Building K) and requires the employee to work onsite 5 days a week.Domestic relocation is AvailableVISA Sponsorship is NOT AvailableTravel requirements will be less than 10%.Final detailsPlease 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.#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar Summary Pay Range:$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition 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:August 21, 2026 - September 4, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.