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.
The
Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
As a
Senior Design Engineer , you will design, develop, build, and implement new products, components, or technologies.
Additional Information: - Location: Mossville, IL (United States)
- Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
- US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.
- Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
What You Will Do: - Design, maintain, and manage the component design and development of rubber components for Caterpillar engines and machines, ensuring the integration of new products, processes, or technologies to meet customer needs.
- Lead projects related to component development and performance evaluations, including project management documentation.
- Participate in trial and production rubber molding processes, contributing to issue resolution and understanding variables affecting results.
- Manage component testing, validation, and audits, and communicate results in a concise and accurate manner with data.
- Design new test fixtures and manage the maintenance of local test benches, including spare parts.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve issues with components, test procedures, or test equipment.
- Collaborate and support process partners, such as internal customers and manufacturing facilities, to enhance product and process performance.
- Support NPI, CPI, BIQ and Assurance of Supply projects using performance testing for failure predictions, concept evaluation, and benchmarking.
- Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.
What You Have (Basic Qualifications): - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Materials Science, or related field.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Computer-aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate, and test product design drafts.
- Product Design: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools, and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
- 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.
What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications): - Hands-on individual with a willingness to work in a lab environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with proficiency in data acquisition systems.
- Previous experience with 6 Sigma and PPAP methodologies.
- Proficiency and working knowledge of Instron and/or MTS hydraulic test machines.
- Proficiency in MTS or Instron test controllers and data acquisition systems.
- Proficiency in FEA, Creo, Teamcenter, GD&T, and drawing release processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other project planning tools.
What You Will Get: Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience .
About Caterpillar: Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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
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
Posting Dates: April 18, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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