Design Engineer: Shape Heavy Equipment (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, build, and implement new components and technologies. The role emphasizes engineering analysis, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration within Caterpillar's EMD division.

You will own models, drawings, BOMs, and release quality reviews while coordinating with manufacturing, suppliers, and validation teams. This position requires five days in the office and relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Degree requirement in engineering, CS, or materials science.
• Clear ability to communicate ideas and needs effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives and time allocation.
• Strong technical capabilities and solving complex technical challenges.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of product design processes from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and implement new components, products, or technologies.
• Perform engineering analysis, validation, and design reviews.
• Own engineering documentation, drawings, BOMs, and release processes.
• Resolve production and supply issues, address deviations and obsolescence.
• Collaborate across system teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and QA.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Effective communication

Managing multiple priorities

Technical excellence

CAD/Engineering

Product design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science

Tools

CREO

Teamcenter

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, build, and implement new components and technologies. The role emphasizes engineering analysis, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration within Caterpillar's EMD division.

You will own models, drawings, BOMs, and release quality reviews while coordinating with manufacturing, suppliers, and validation teams. This position requires five days in the office and relocation is available.