Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Design Engineer developing innovative products for Caterpillar Inc. with responsibilities in research, prototyping, and supplier collaboration.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,530 - $158,480 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, builds, and implements new products, components, or technologies for Caterpillar Fleet Products including but not limited to Command for Hauling, Dozing, Drills, ADS, Safety and other related products.
Researching new materials and competitive products.
Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents.
Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Experience with CREO – Cabling/harness Tool, Electrical Harness/Cable Routing, Electrical Drawing Creation, or related experience.
Experience with CREO – Sheet metal, solid modeling, contouring, light fabrications drawing creation, or related experience.
Teamcenter Vis Mockup experience or Workflow Experience
ELI or ELE Schematic experience
Familiarity or experience with Caterpillar Products

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

CREOElectrical Harness/Cable RoutingElectrical Drawing CreationSheet metalSolid modelingContouringLight fabrications drawing creationTeamcenter Vis MockupWorkflowELI or ELE Schematic

Soft Skills

OrganizingCoordinatingExecutingOverseeingResearchingAssistingParticipatingDocumenting

Certifications

Degree in EngineeringDegree in Computer ScienceDegree in Materials Science