Seals Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Chennai, India invites an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of seals for engine and machine applications. This onsite role requires strong product design expertise and collaboration with suppliers.

The position includes relocation assistance and does not offer visa sponsorship. Five days onsite work week, with opportunities to contribute to material research, testing, and documentation across the lifecycle of seal components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of Product Design experience and minimum 5+ years in component Design & Development(Preferably Seals)
• Experience in component validation
• Have prior experience working with suppliers and procurement team
• High degree of familiarity with engineering systems, processes, and standards

Responsibilities

• Researching new materials and competitive products; coordinating building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance; overseeing drafting and testing specialists.
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents; participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Skills

Seal design

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

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

Design & development of Seals for Engine and Machine applications.

Responsibilities

• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.


• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.


• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.


• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering

10+ years of Product Design experience and minimum 5+ years in component Design & Development(Preferably Seals)

Experience in component validation

Have prior experience working with suppliers and procurement team

High degree of familiarity with engineering systems, processes, and standards

Skill Descriptors

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Working Knowledge

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.


• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.


• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.


• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.


• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

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.

Level Working Knowledge

• Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.


• Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.


• Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.


• Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.


• Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

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.

Level Working Knowledge

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.


• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.


• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.


• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.


• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

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.

Level Working Knowledge

• Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.


• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.


• Completes current work according to assigned priorities.


• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.


• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

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

September 4, 2026 - September 9, 2026

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