Senior Design Engineer - Command Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement new products and technologies for Caterpillar Fleet Products.

You will collaborate with product and engineering teams to solve complex, global problems related to autonomous Haul Trucks within a Minestar environment. The role emphasizes leading design activities, documenting requirements, and supporting buy-build analyses while fostering innovation and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate relevant job-related experience.
• Experience with APQP, FMEA, and Supply Chain.
• Proven experience as a Project Leader – New Product Development and mentoring others.
• Experience with Creo, Team Center or 6Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researching new materials and prototypes testing and analysis.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
• Providing technical guidance and initiate ideas for new products for Autonomy Hardware on Haul Trucks
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents as well as validation plans.
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Six Sigma

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

As a Senior Design Engineer you will design, develop, build, and implement new products, components or technologies for Caterpillar Fleet Products. In this role, you will need to collaborate with product and engineering teams in order to solve complex and global technical problems. That will require coordination for the planning and delivery of projects for new models, features and options specifically for integrating Command for Hauling systems that allow Haul Trucks to run autonomously within a Minestar Environment.

What You Will Do:

• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
• Providing technical guidance and initiate ideas for new products for Autonomy Hardware on Haul Trucks
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents as well as validation plans. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

What You Will 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.
• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate relevant job-related experience.

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Knowledge of Product Applications (Command for Hauling) preferred
• Prior experience supporting Machine Design projects; including but not limited to Light Fabrications or Electrical/Electronics Integrations.
• Experience with APQP, FMEA, and Supply Chain
• Proven experience as a Project Leader – New Product Development as well as mentoring others
• Experience with Creo, Team Center or 6Sigma preferred.

Additional Information:

• The primary location for this position is Tucson, Arizona.
• Alternative location is Irving, TX
• Domestic relocation is available at this time.
• Sponsorship is NOT available at this time.
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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 4, 2026 - September 13, 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.