Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Caterpillar is hiring for a Development Research Technician in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will be an integral part of validating designs and software alongside the engineering community as we work to produce quality machines and work tools and resolve issues. And assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future product, components, materials and processes both in laboratory and field environments.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Performing Needs Analysis and initiate ideas
• Evaluating new products and processes
• Communicating results to customers, team members and other business units
• Contributing to the design of new products and processes
• Performing product and process maintenance
• Supporting managers and marketing personnel

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Technical Excellence Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Effective Communications Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Product Design and Development Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Heavy machinery experience
• Experience in a mechanical aptitude
• Experience in technically complex tear downs and assembly of components and equipment.
• Experience in Re-process.
• Experience with PD builds.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Pay Range:

$25.10 - $37.60

Compensation 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 benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

May 28, 2026 - June 14, 2026

Any 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.

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