Design Engineering Lead - Mining & Off-Highway

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist to lead projects in the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions division for large mining and off-highway trucks.

You will drive design, validation, supplier liaison, and support across a portfolio of projects, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets are met. Responsibilities include defining design parameters, guiding technical development, evaluating new materials, and supervising prototype work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum is required.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong communication and project leadership capabilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications.
• Guide the evolution of technical design and project planning.
• Monitor new technologies and test opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee prototype fabrication, materials selection, and reliability testing.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Project Management

CAD & Engineering

Product Development Life Cycle

Product Testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist to lead projects in the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions division for large mining and off-highway trucks.

You will drive design, validation, supplier liaison, and support across a portfolio of projects, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets are met. Responsibilities include defining design parameters, guiding technical development, evaluating new materials, and supervising prototype work.