Senior Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an engineer to support the Drivetrain Platform Team for Large Mining Truck, Off-Highway Truck, and Wheel Tractor Scraper projects in Illinois.

You will lead design releases, coordinate with manufacturing and suppliers, and drive product robustness and cost-out initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields, strong analytical skills, and expertise in CAD/PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with CAD/PLM tools and product design for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Communicate design changes to process partners via Content Definition and Design Reviews.
• Provide factory support for Assurance of Supply issues as first engineering contact.
• Resolve BIQ and NPI issues with factory teams; maintain dashboards and status.
• Release engine arrangements and platform-owned drawings; manage large assemblies in Creo/Teamcenter.
• Investigate current production issues and deploy robustness initiatives.
• Evaluate parts resourcing and cost reduction opportunities.
• Manage design control requests.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering

Product Design - MFG

Product Design and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, or Materials Science

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

Within the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division, this position supports the Drivetrain Platform Team design for Large Mining Truck, Off-Highway Truck, and Wheel Tractor Scraper applications. The Drivetrain Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of transmissions, torque converters, gearboxes, and axles. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.

What you will do

• Communicating necessary design changes to process partners through Content Definition and Design Reviews
• Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues as first point of contact from engineering
• Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ issues & NPI issues
• Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status
• Managing large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter
• Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings
• Investigating current production issues (CPI)
• Deploying product robustness initiatives (AM Growth)
• Evaluating parts resourcing and cost reduction projects
• Managing design control requests

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Skills you must have

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Additional Information

• This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 9/28/2026.
• This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Decatur, IL or East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
• Domestic relocation is Available
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available
• Travel requirements will be less than 10%.

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 14, 2026 - September 28, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.