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.

Are you ready to drive innovation and shape the future of product development? Caterpillar Inc. is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our Paving Team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our internal partners to craft and refine engine installation and cooling systems for our Paving Products. Your work will directly impact the performance, durability, quality, and serviceability of our offerings, ensuring they exceed expectations. Join us in shaping the future of our products!

What You Will Do:

• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Cost Reduction initiatives for engine installations and cooling components and installations in Asphalt Compactors.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and validate NPI components.
• Oversee design, development, and feasibility studies for complex engineering projects.
• Lead and actively participate in internal validation processes, overseeing builds, testing, and inspection of developmental hardware.
• Coordinate verification testing and simulations (FEA/CFD) locally and with supply chain partners.
• Manage internal validation, including builds, testing, and hardware inspection.
• Identify and resolve design and manufacturing issues to enhance product performance and efficiency.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Ag Engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• 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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Top candidates will have:

• Demonstrated and progressive experience in developing engine installation and cooling systems for off highway mobile machinery.

• Concurrent Product and NPI experience from the design role perspective
• Mechanical design and detailing experience using Creo
• Experience releasing drawing packages using Teamcenter and Engineering Data System (EDS)

Additional Info:

• Location: Peoria, IL or Minneapolis, MN
• Domestic relocation will be provided to Peoria, IL only to those who qualify.
• Travel: upto 15% domestically.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:

January 6, 2026 - January 20, 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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