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R & D Engineering Specialist

East Peoria, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $128,470–$128,470🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead a team of multi-disciplinary test engineers to develop and validate medium tractor products throughout NPI programs at the Peoria Proving Ground.

Role type

Senior IC machine development lead R&D engineer (tractors)

Builds

Medium track-type tractors for earthmoving

Domain

Heavy equipment manufacturing / Earthmoving

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Technical leadership, process ownership, strategy & execution, progress monitoring, hands-on validation, facility project leadership

Preferred skills

Analytical thinking, decision making, project management, product testing, troubleshooting technical problems

Technologies

Microsoft tools, DeweSoft, TCE, DATK, SuperComm2, CAT ET

Responsibilities

Strengthen collaboration between Product Groups, Process Partners, and Validation teams; Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of test engineers; Maintain and improve standard test procedures; Develop and maintain validation strategies and activity plans; Track and communicate NPI program health, risks, and progress; Support the team through direct involvement in machine testing from a customer perspective; Lead process improvements and facility-related projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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