Senior Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the Drivetrain Platform Team for large mining and off-highway applications.

You will own system-level design for transmissions, torque converters, gearboxes, and axles, coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing on NPI and product improvements. You will lead design changes, manage large assemblies in Creo/Teamcenter, and contribute to robustness initiatives while ensuring cost-effective parts management and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are needed.
• Experience with CAD software and product design practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate design changes to partners via reviews.
• Provide factory support for Assurance of Supply issues as first contact.
• Collaborate with factory to resolve BIQ and NPI issues.
• Maintain dashboard with BIQ issues and status.
• Manage large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter.
• Release engine arrangements and other platform drawings.
• Investigate current production issues (CPI).
• Deploy product robustness initiatives (AM Growth).
• Evaluate parts resourcing and cost-reduction projects.
• Manage design control requests.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

CAD & Engineering

Product Design - MFG

Product Design and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Job description

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.

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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 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 10/14/2026.
• 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%.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

• 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

Posting Dates

September 30, 2026 - October 14, 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.