Component Design Engineer – Large Engine

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings Plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Adoption Benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Component Design Engineer for large engines (heads, blocks, housings) to concept, develop, and design complex components with global teams. You will work on diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel engines, plan projects, and mentor teammates while staying ahead of new technology.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to release and validate core engine components for current and future programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum OR Relevant Experience.
• Analytical Thinking enables root-cause analysis and solution development.
• Effective communications to transmit and interpret ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design core engine components as part of a global team for heads, blocks, and housings.
• Design and promote new components and sub processes.
• Perform FMEAs, plan validation, and complete validation activities.
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems including supplier changes.
• Deliver projects on time and at cost for NTI, NPI, CPI and NSI programs.
• Communicate results to customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Lead supplier collaboration and CPPD initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

CAD & Engineering

Product Design

Supplier Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

3D Modeling Software

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.

Component Design Engineer – Large Engine (heads, blocks, and housings),

You will have the opportunity to concept, develop, and design complex components and systems while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. You will partner with and provide technical guidance to global teams. You will contribute to the development of diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel reciprocating engines serving a variety of customers across the world. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach team members, and broaden your professional network. You will work with engineers, agency employees, manufacturing, global purchasing and suppliers to design / release / validate core engine components in support of current and future programs/projects.

What you will do:

• Design of core engine components as a part of a global team supporting heads, blocks, and housings.
• Design and promote new components and sub processes
• Technical evaluation of product design, reliability, durability, validation cost, product cost and meeting program requirements
• Apply New Product Implementation (NPI) processes to conduct FMEAs (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), formulate validation plans, and complete the validation activities
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems including supplier change requests
• Complete projects on time and at cost in support of NTI (New Technology Introduction), NPI, CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) and NSI (New Supplier Introduction) programs
• Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
• Leadership of supplier collaboration and CPPD (Continuous Product & Process Development)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum OR Relevant Experience

What you will have:

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

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

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

Product Design and Development: Extensive Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Heavy duty reciprocating engine design or development experience
• Emphasis on initiative, honesty and accountability in leading small teams
• Experience working collaboratively with process partners in manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, test & development and other engineering groups
• Ability to manage multiple critical projects and prioritize your work
• Basic understanding of numerical simulation, inputs and results interpretation
• Working knowledge of Caterpillar Engineering systems
• Experience with APQP, CPPD, FMEAs and the design team’s role in releasing quality components
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to develop product concepts
• Experience with 3D modeling software used in engineering design and visualization
• Application knowledge of large mining trucks, marine engines, locomotives, petroleum engines and electric power generation

Additional Information:

Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position may require up to 20% travel. (Domestic and International)

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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

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

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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.

Posting Dates:

September 29, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.