Senior Design Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job 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.

As a Senior Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc., you’ll be the go-to Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Medium Wheel Loader (MWL) Aftermarket Kits, driving innovation and ensuring engineering excellence across the entire kits portfolio. In this role, you’ll lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and maintenance engineering activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence product design from concept to validation. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality solutions, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a tangible impact on Caterpillar’s aftermarket success, this is your opportunity to lead and innovate.

What You Will Do:

• Own the MWL Aftermarket Kits portfolio - manage NPI and maintenance engineering activities, ensuring accuracy and quality in every solution.
• Collaborate with global teams including Engineering Design Center (EDCI) Service Media Authoring and Rapid Product Development to deliver innovative, customer-focused kits.
• Serve as the key engineering contact for NPI, Product Support, Commercial, and Logistics teams, driving alignment and execution across functions.
• Leverage your technical expertise in Creo, Teamcenter, and Bill of Material (BOM) management to design, validate, and implement robust engineering solutions.
• Lead projects from concept to completion, applying strong design control, analysis, and validation to deliver results that exceed expectations.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and significant professional experience in product design, development, or aftermarket solutions.
• Proven technical expertise in engineering design and analysis, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions in complex projects.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and engineering tools, with hands-on experience using platforms such as Creo and Teamcenter.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing and aligning diverse teams and stakeholders.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bring deep technical expertise in engineering design and aftermarket solutions, with a proven ability to deliver innovative, high-quality products.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills, thriving in cross-functional environments and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Excel at managing complex projects and multiple priorities, leveraging CAD tools and data-driven decision-making to achieve results.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 10% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Domestic relocation will be available to those who qualify.
• ISE: Not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 18, 2025 - September 1, 2025

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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