Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Design Engineer supporting Drivetrain Platform for Caterpillar’s large mining and off-highway vehicles. Collaborating on design changes, managing issues, and maintaining product robustness initiatives.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeDecatur • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting Drivetrain Platform Team design for Large Mining Truck, Off-Highway Truck, and Wheel Tractor Scraper applications.
Communicating necessary design changes to process partners.
Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues.
Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ issues & NPI issues.
Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status.
Managing large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter.
Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings.
Investigating current production issues (CPI).
Deploying product robustness initiatives (AM Growth).
Evaluating parts resourcing and cost reduction projects.
Managing design control requests.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools, and techniques of product design.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features.

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

CreoTeamcenterProduct DesignProduct DevelopmentAnalytical ThinkingTechnical ExcellenceCost ReductionDesign ControlRobustness InitiativesFactory Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationsManaging Multiple Priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Materials Science