Caterpillar

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 Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL) are a driving product in enabling our customers to be successful in the building a better world and we have an excellent opportunity for you to join this critical team as a Senior Design Engineer focused on light fabricated and non-metallic components (i.e., fenders, hoods, platforms, enclosures). Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will design components using CREO 3-D modeling software and perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) components ensuring MWL products provide the performance, durability, quality, and serviceability our customers come to expect.

What You Will Do:

• Conceive and provide practical light fabrication and non-metallic design applications using complex technical principles.
• Prepare concept, design, development, and feasibility studies for complex engineering projects.
• Coordinate the design, analysis, and computer simulation efforts for light fabrication and non-metallic components.
• Prepare development plans to meet scheduled dates.
• Coordinate product tests with prove design and prototype build up and test areas.
• Provide technical guidance to other technologists or engineers responsible for portions of the product project to ensure development schedules are met.
• Evaluate, define and resolve design and manufacturing problems.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree: bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Product Design and Development: Progressive experience designing heavy/light fabrication and non-metallic components that meet performance, durability, and serviceability standards.
• Technical Excellence: Proficient in using CREO for 3D modeling and conducting Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate complex component designs.
• Analytical Thinking: Skilled in evaluating, defining, and resolving design and manufacturing challenges across multiple concurrent projects.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 20% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Domestic relocation will be available to those who qualify.
• ISE: Not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Is available for those who qualify.

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 available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

July 24, 2025 - August 10, 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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