Senior Design Engineer – Drivetrain Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Decatur/East Peoria, IL team. You will manage platform designs for heavy equipment, coordinate with manufacturing partners, and ensure drawings and engine arrangements are released accurately.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong CAD skills (Creo/Teamcenter), and the ability to lead complex design reviews. Onsite work five days a week in Decatur or East Peoria is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with CAD and design processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate 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.
• Manage large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter.
• Release engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings.
• Investigate current production issues and deploy robustness initiatives.

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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Decatur/East Peoria, IL team. You will manage platform designs for heavy equipment, coordinate with manufacturing partners, and ensure drawings and engine arrangements are released accurately.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong CAD skills (Creo/Teamcenter), and the ability to lead complex design reviews. Onsite work five days a week in Decatur or East Peoria is expected.