Design Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Piracicaba; Presencial; BRL 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical plan

Dental plan

Private pension plan

Profit share

Transportation

Life and personal insurance

Extended maternity and paternity leave

Employee resources group

Resumo da oferta

Caterpillar Brazil is seeking a Design Engineer for the Electric Power Division to own the design and development of diesel and gas gensets, providing factory support to solve complex technical problems and meet production timelines.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions, improve product reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement, documentation, and global standardization. CAD software proficiency and CREA registration are required.

Qualificações

• Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering degree with CREA registration.
• Intermediate English required; strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop mechanical and electrical components for diesel and gas gensets.
• Support other engineers during product maintenance, development and testing.
• Drive resolution of design defects and quality concerns in current production.
• Provide technical leadership in deviations affecting performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Champion process improvements and support global standardization.

Conhecimentos

Product design

Technical excellence

Effective communications

Problem solving

CAD software

Formação académica

Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering degree

CREA registration

Ferramentas

CAD software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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. IT IS YOUR TIME! 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 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. 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.

If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.

Job Summary

As a Design Engineer for Electric Power Division (EPD), you will be taking ownership of diesel and gas gensets. You will be providing factory support to solve complex technical problems, to maintain regular production to meet customer delivery dates. You will work with people across multiple organizations expanding your professional contacts and develop an understanding of the diversity of Caterpillar and its systems.

What you will do

• Work in the design and development of mechanical and electrical components for diesel and gas gensets.
• Support other engineers during product maintenance, development and testing.
• Drive the resolution of complex product design defects and quality concerns for current production products.
• Provide technical leadership in the assessment and disposition of engineering deviations impacting product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Champion process improvement projects that deliver measurable business results and support global standardization efforts.
• Own the maintenance and continuous improvement of engineering documentation, processes, and design guides.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and enhance product reliability.
• Communicate technical information and project status to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Support NPI, NSI, PCI, and CPI programs, ensuring successful implementation and integration within manufacturing operations.

What you will have

• 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.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• 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.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Basic requirements

• Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering degree and CREA registration
• Intermediate English
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully in a team environment

Top candidates will also have

• Industry background in industrial equipment, automotive, or electrical manufacturing environments
• Experience using CAD software
• Design and product development experience
• Project management experiencePost-graduation

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Medicines reimbursement
• Wellhub
• Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
• Private pension plan
• Profit share
• Christmas basket
• Transportation
• Life and personal insurance
• Extended maternity and paternity leave
• Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport)

Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements.

Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: september 3, 2026 - september 10, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.