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.

Caterpillar’s Tire and Rim team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer. This position has responsibility for tire and rim components for Medium and Large Wheel Loaders and Articulated Trucks, including all design, quality, and new product introduction (NPI) activities. But more than that, this role is unique because it requires ongoing collaboration between Caterpillar and our global suppliers, Caterpillar facilities, customers, dealers and procurement teams. This role also helps manage the Tire and Rim strategy for those products. If you are looking for a unique engineering opportunity that combines technical expertise with important teamwork skills, this role is for you!

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate tire and rim design concepts to meet Caterpillar product requirements; responsible for design and engineering release of new components; act as tire and rim representative for machine NPI programs

• Collaborate significantly with purchasing, suppliers, and product groups on new product development and product quality performance.

• Perform regular engineering maintenance such as specifications and prints and data clean-up

• Answer questions from Caterpillar dealers and customers regarding technical specifications and customer concerns

• Support all product group initiatives including CPI, quality, warranty, and cost reduction projects.

• Responsible for the Tire and Rim long-term strategy for each of the specific products, ensure all NPI (New Product Introduction) goals are prioritized and aligned between the Product Groups and Tire/Rim Team.

What You Will Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Materials Science curriculum OR equivalent engineering job related experience.

• Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical skills and the ability to complete complex projects. Requires a self-starter with strong technical skills.

• Effective Communication: Must have the ability to communicate technical information effectively with non-engineering team members.

• Technical Excellence: Experience with the new product introduction (NPI) or advanced product and quality planning (APQP) process; knowledge of product testing/validation processes.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with Caterpillar engineering systems, procedures, and specifications

• Basic understanding of Teamcenter and either Vis-mockup or Creo

• Ability to manage short term priorities, along with multi-year projects and initiatives, all at the same time

Additional Details:

• Location: Peoria, IL

• <10% travel is expected

• Visa sponsorship is 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.

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:

September 29, 2025 - October 9, 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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