Test & Validation EV Engineer

In this role you drive EV integration and validation for off-highway machines within Caterpillar's Electrification program. You will own mechanical and electrical integration, commissioning and testing, working with Cat and third-party customers to meet requirements. The position sits in the Europe R&D Centre, contributing to sustainable, customer-focused product development. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a reliable, validated EV solution that aligns with safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on, impact-focused opportunity to shape electro-mechanical systems at scale.

• 25 days annual leave
• 8 bank holidays
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Contributory share scheme
• Flexible benefits including EV car lease and health plan

• Follow health, safety and values policies
• Manage multiple machine integration projects simultaneously
• Operate various off-highway vehicles as required
• Diagnose and repair faults on machines and subsystems
• Interpret electrical, mechanical and hydraulic drawings
• Produce electrical looms to interface components and machines
• Travel to CAT-owned and third-party test facilities, including overseas

• Engineering degree or relevant experience
• Effective communications across teams, customers and suppliers
• Strong technical aptitude in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical subsystems
• Good instrumentation knowledge and data analysis with PC skills
• Project management awareness and ability to plan, organize and monitor
• Flexible approach and willingness to undertake training

• Effective communication
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Problem-solving mindset
• Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic aptitude
• Experience with electrical sub-systems and machines
• Instrumentation and data analysis