Design Engineer

Caterpillar; Torreón; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Torreón, Plant 1 seeks an engineer to design, develop, build, and implement new components, products, or technologies. You will research materials, coordinate prototypes, and support supplier development, while documenting requirements and conducting buy-build analysis.

The role requires a degree in engineering, plus manufacturing/product engineering experience and English at Pre-Advanced level or higher. Expect ~10% travel and on-site duties in Torreón.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or related)
• Previous experience in manufacturing industries and/or product engineering
• English level: Pre-Advanced or higher

Responsibilities

• Researching new materials and coordinating prototype testing and analysis
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and performance
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents
• Participating in buy-build analysis for product components
• Supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Managing multiple priorities

Technical excellence

CAD/Engineering software

Product design development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering drawing tools

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Relocation: Domestic Relocation

ISE: No

Vacation: Candidates on vacation during the period of the selection process must inform the recruiter responsible. Entry into the unit will be restricted during the vacation period and therefore the stages disclosed as presential should be made online. It is the candidate's responsibility to have the tools to connect virtually.

Please attach your CV in English.

About the role:

Designs, develops, builds, and implements new components, products, or technologies.

What you will do:

• 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.


• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Skills you will have:

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. Level Working Knowledge: conclusions.

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.

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.

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

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. Level Working Knowledge: Generates specifications for parts or components with CAD software. Reuses design components via reusable libraries following standard procedures. Performs routine changes to computerized schematics or drawings. Creates views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions; creates perspective drawings and orthogonal views.

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design. Level Working Knowledge.

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or a related field)


• Previous experience in manufacturing industries and/or product engineering.


• English level: Pre-Advanced or more

Top Candidates will also have:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (MFG).


• Experience working in global or multicultural environments.

Additional information:

• The location for this position is Caterpillar Torreón, Plant 1


• This position requires ~10% travel.

Posting Dates:

November 6, 2026 - November 13, 2026

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