Power Systems Design Engineer - Engine Platforms

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 97,530 - 146,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Design Engineer to join the G3500 Engine Platform team. In this role you will provide critical support for NPI, CPI, factory support, and cost reduction initiatives for LPSD G3500 engines.

You will collaborate with engine application teams, performance teams, and component teams to define requirements and develop effective solutions, with travel up to 10% and in-office 5 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear commitment to technical excellence in engines and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead NTI/NPI engineering activities for the G3500 engine platform.
• Guide CPI projects using Six Sigma DMAIC methods to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Ensure program requirements and cost targets are met.
• Support product price list configuration and BOM management.
• Provide engine hardware design direction to L3 systems engineers.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to validate product changes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree related to Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Creo

Team Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Design Engineer to join the G3500 Engine Platform team. In this role you will provide critical support for NPI, CPI, factory support, and cost reduction initiatives for LPSD G3500 engines.

You will collaborate with engine application teams, performance teams, and component teams to define requirements and develop effective solutions, with travel up to 10% and in-office 5 days.