Design Engineer - Large Mining Trucks

Caterpillar Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) Savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to support the Large Mining Truck (LMT) engine installation and cooling systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to influence truck performance, reliability, and serviceability in demanding mining environments.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, coordinating prototypes, and validating designs, with travel up to 20%. This onsite role in Tucson, AZ offers strong professional growth and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• SOPs learning, implementation, evaluation to boost ops efficiency.
• Design principles and processes to balance performance, quality, cost, manufacturability.
• Use CAD and engineering software to support product development, validation, and improvement.
• Clear communication of technical concepts and project updates to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Large Mining Truck Engine Installation and Cooling systems by creating innovative solutions.
• Develop and document functional requirements from customer, business, and regulatory needs.
• Research emerging technologies and competitive products for improvements and cost optimization.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation to verify performance and durability.
• Collaborate with Powertrain, Hydraulics, Electronics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Support teams.

Skills

SOP implementation

Design for Manufacturability

Engineering – Manufacturing

Effective Communications

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to support the Large Mining Truck (LMT) engine installation and cooling systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to influence truck performance, reliability, and serviceability in demanding mining environments.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, coordinating prototypes, and validating designs, with travel up to 20%. This onsite role in Tucson, AZ offers strong professional growth and a broad benefits package.