Design Engineer — Medium-Speed Engine Systems

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Design Engineer to shape the next generation of medium-speed engine platforms and related systems, including the GCM34 gas engine and Balance of Plant, in close collaboration with the M20-M46 family.

You will translate requirements into technical solutions, develop specifications and drawings, and work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver products from concept through validation and release.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing mechanical systems, components, or products.
• Experience supporting product development activities from concept through validation and release.
• Experience analyzing technical data and applying engineering principles to solve technical challenges.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical, quality, cost, and timing considerations when making engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engine systems, components, and related products from concept through production release.
• Translate customer, performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturing requirements into technical solutions.
• Create engineering specifications, drawings, models, and technical documentation supporting product development efforts.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external engineering partners to develop and refine component designs.
• Support engineering analyses, simulations, testing, and validation activities to ensure products meet design requirements.
• Analyze test and operational data to identify opportunities for design improvements and enhanced product performance.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, controls, and application engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical recommendations for product and component improvements.
• Support product release activities, engineering changes, and documentation updates.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to address technical challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs while balancing quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, engineering tools, and industry trends to support future product innovation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Multitasking

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Design Engineer to shape the next generation of medium-speed engine platforms and related systems, including the GCM34 gas engine and Balance of Plant, in close collaboration with the M20-M46 family.

You will translate requirements into technical solutions, develop specifications and drawings, and work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver products from concept through validation and release.