Verification/Test engineer

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Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

Duties & responsibilities:

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture in labs and daily activities; immediately report any safety concerns and ensure safety reviews are completed for all test setups.
Lead test planning meetings with design teams and ensure no testing occurs without an approved, documented test plan.
Set up and execute tests in PE Labs and Commons Lab; support Tech Center system testing and PPG/TPG testing as required.
Document all test results in formal reports on the test team drive to ensure long-term traceability and easy retrieval.
Present test results and findings to design teams and stakeholders as needed.
Develop and maintain standard work templates for test activities.
Update Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Safe Job Procedure documentation as required.
Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready test benches and laboratory areas.
Order and manage parts and materials required for testing activities.
Track component updates and issues within the PPRD system.
Initiate myNPI issues from PPRD events when appropriate and collaborate with design teams to drive resolution.
Ensure compliance with the Caterpillar Quality Management System (CQMS) and ISO 9001 requirements.

Required Skills

Strong hands-on experience with verification and validation testing.
Solid understanding of lab safety practices, including LOTO procedures.
Experience with test planning, execution, and formal reporting.
Familiarity with data acquisition, instrumentation, and test bench setup.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues.
Strong documentation, organization, and attention to detail.
Experience working with cross-functional design teams.
Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field (required).
3–6 years of relevant experience in verification, validation, or test engineering roles.
Experience in heavy equipment, off-highway, or industrial environments preferred. Prior experience with CQMS, PPRD, or myNPI systems is a plus.

The Benefits of Working at ARi

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a 401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$80000 - $85000 per Year

Sector

IT/Software/Technology