Design Engineer-Ground Engaging Tool

Caterpillar Brazil; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chennai is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, validate, and implement Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems for Wheel Loaders and Underground Mining Loaders.

You will create 3D CAD models, drawings, and load cases, collaborating with manufacturing, validation, and quality teams to deliver durable, cost-effective solutions that boost productivity and wear life. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least five years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design and development.
• Experience in wear components, mining products, construction equipment, or ground engaging tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GET system components including Tooth Points, Adapters, Wear Caps, Shrouds, Side Bar Protectors, Heel Shrouds, and related wear protection products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Develop product solutions based on customer applications, machine performance requirements, and field feedback.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), and product quality initiatives.
• Utilize FEA, Discrete Element Modeling (DEM), wear simulations, and engineering calculations to evaluate and optimize designs.
• Develop load cases, breakout force calculations, and component performance requirements through application understanding.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, validation, and quality teams to ensure successful product implementation.
• Drive innovation by challenging conventional designs and identifying opportunities to improve product performance and reduce cost.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost awareness

Value engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

GD&T

Engineering drawing standards

ANSYS

DEM

Wear Simulation

Job description

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.

Role definition: Designs, develops, validates, and implements Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems for Wheel Loaders and Underground Mining (UGM) Loaders. Responsible for delivering innovative, durable, and cost-effective solutions that enhance machine productivity, wear life, reliability, and customer value. Applies engineering expertise to convert application requirements into robust product designs while balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop GET system components including Tooth Points, Adapters, Wear Caps, Shrouds, Side Bar Protectors, Heel Shrouds, and related wear protection products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Develop product solutions based on customer applications, machine performance requirements, and field feedback.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), and product quality initiatives.
• Utilize FEA, Discrete Element Modeling (DEM), wear simulations, and engineering calculations to evaluate and optimize designs.
• Develop load cases, breakout force calculations, and component performance requirements through application understanding.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, validation, and quality teams to ensure successful product implementation.
• Drive innovation by challenging conventional designs and identifying opportunities to improve product performance and reduce cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design and development.
• Experience in wear components, mining products, construction equipment, or ground engaging tools preferred.

Desired Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of casting design, manufacturing processes, heat treatment, and metallurgy.
• Knowledge of wear mechanisms, tribology, structural analysis, and durability principles.
• Proficiency in Creo, Teamcenter, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with FEA, DEM, wear simulations, and performance modeling.
• Ability to understand machine applications and develop realistic load cases and design requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, cost awareness, and value engineering mindset.
• Innovative approach with the ability to challenge the status quo and develop customer-focused solutions.

Skill Descriptors

• Analytical Thinking & AI Uses: Knowledge of analytical techniques, engineering tools, simulation methods, and AI-assisted technologies that promote effective problem solving; ability to identify root causes of design and performance issues and develop multiple solutions that optimize customer value, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Technical Excellence & Innovation: Knowledge of mining applications, Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems, wear technologies, and engineering methodologies; ability to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges while improving customer value, product performance, durability, and cost competitiveness.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of engineering tools (Creo, Teamcenter, ANSYS, DEM, Wear Simulation) and techniques of parametric design, simulation, and knowledge-based engineering; ability to design, analyze, simulate, validate, and optimize Ground Engaging Tool (GET) systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
• 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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: August 21, 2026 - August 31, 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.