Design Engineer - Prototyping & Product Development

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, build, and implement new components, products, or technologies. This role blends analytical thinking with hands-on prototyping to advance Caterpillar’s IPSD initiatives.

The position requires a degree in engineering and offers relocation support with a comprehensive benefits package. Onsite work five days a week supports collaborative innovation and product excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree from an accredited engineering program.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine root causes and create solutions.
• Ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Responsibilities

• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• 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.

Skills

Design engineering

Prototyping

Analytical thinking

Technical excellence

Effective communications

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, build, and implement new components, products, or technologies. This role blends analytical thinking with hands-on prototyping to advance Caterpillar’s IPSD initiatives.

The position requires a degree in engineering and offers relocation support with a comprehensive benefits package. Onsite work five days a week supports collaborative innovation and product excellence.