Lead Design Engineer – Drivetrain & Prototyping

Limitless Decatur; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist to lead projects for the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division, supporting Large Mining Truck and Off Highway Truck products.

You will guide design evolution, perform validation, and coordinate with suppliers to execute project portfolios. The role emphasizes design, development testing, materials selection, and process optimization, with relocation available and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications of products and components that satisfy customer needs and advance safety, quality, velocity and cost.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Project Management

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering

Product Development Life Cycle - MFG

Product Testing

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

N/A

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist to lead projects for the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division, supporting Large Mining Truck and Off Highway Truck products.

You will guide design evolution, perform validation, and coordinate with suppliers to execute project portfolios. The role emphasizes design, development testing, materials selection, and process optimization, with relocation available and occasional travel.