Design Engineer- Package Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Design Engineer for the Large Power Systems Division Core Packaging group. You will concept and design mechanical systems that meet performance, quality, and cost targets while delivering on time.

This role leads workload and project initiatives and collaborates with suppliers for design and cost optimization. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with ~6 years’ experience and strong CAD/Creo capabilities, plus familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Approximately 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Strong knowledge of CAD tools and product design processes.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and leading design initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex design issues for large power systems components.
• Lead project initiatives and drive robust product development.
• Collaborate with suppliers on design, cost, and deviations.
• Deliver validated designs on time to meet deliverables.
• Communicate technical information concisely to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Computer-Aided Design

Product Design

Product Design and Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

APQP

NPI

CPI

NTI

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.

About LPSD

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar's Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat machine applications worldwide.

LPSD teams work across regions and functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers' toughest challenges.

Job Summary

This key Design Engineer role is in the Large Power Systems Division Core Packaging group. As a Design Engineer, you will be involved in concepting and designing of mechanical systems which meets performance, quality and cost targets while delivering on time. This position will be accountable for managing team workload as well as lead project initiatives and demonstrate product development excellence. This position will close on 11/5/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

What You Will Do

• Resolves complex design issues
• Key point of contact for shop support and issue resolution
• Collaborate with suppliers for design, process, cost and deviation evaluation
• Lead component and supplier strategy initiatives
• Lead robust product development excellence initiatives
• Support product validation
• Responsible for delivering robust and validated design on time to meet deliverables
• Ability to communicate technical information in a succinct and accurate manner

Degree Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field
• Relevant experience of ~6 years with bachelor's degree or higher

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

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive experience and 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: Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's degree in an Engineering or relevant field
• Fabrication design experience
• System integration
• Factory support experience
• Experience with Creo or other modeling tools
• Knowledge of and experience in APQP, NPI, CPI and NTI processes is a plus
• Supplier/component strategy experience

Additional Information

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Travel up to 20% is possible

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.

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.

Posting Dates

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.