Senior Design Engineer- G3500 Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for the G3500 platform. You will lead design, development, and validation of G3500 engines, collaborating with marketing, performance, and field teams to deliver robust solutions for Oil and Gas applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 15% while supporting NTI, NPI, and CPI programs and BOM management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of G3500 engines through NTI, NPI, and CPI processes.
• Host design architecture team meetings and drive design reviews.
• Support engine performance development and validation in test cells and field locations.
• Create and update BOMs and Teamcenter models; manage procurement of new components.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Managing priorities

Technical excellence

Product design

Product design and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

## Senior Design Engineer- G3500 PlatformApply: Lafayette, Indiana: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0000394521**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.**About LPSD**The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat machine applications worldwide.**Job Summary** This position will have responsibility for various aspects of large natural gas engine design for the G3500 platform team. This role collaborates with marketing, product support, performance, component and system design teams to develop solutions for Oil and Gas applications. Projects might include New Technology Investigation (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), as well as general engineering maintenance. **This position will close on 11/5/2026 at 11:59pm ET.****What you will do:*** Lead design, development, and validation related to G3500 engines through NTI, NPI, and CPI processes* Host design architecture team meetings* Work with validation and L3 engineers to ensure completion of FMEAs and activities needed to fully validate engine designs* Support engine performance development and validation in test cells and field locations* Develop presentation material for Design, Gateway, Stakeholder, and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews* Schedule and lead engine design reviews and deep dive reviews for project milestones* Bill of Material (BOM) Management* Create and update Teamcenter engine arrangement (ARC) models* Manage procurement of new component designs* Travel to supplier or customer sites pending project need (up to ~90% travel during certain project phases, annual average ~15%) **Degree Requirement:** Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or engineering technology or similar is preferred.**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* **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**What will put you ahead:*** At least 5 years of experience in a position relevant to this role* Strong personal initiative* Strong data analysis skills* Strong communication skills* Strong organizational and time management skills* Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative member of a cross functional team* Understanding of engine product development process and engine configuration**Additional information:*** Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.* Relocation assistance is available for this position* This position will require up to 15% travel* Sponsorship is Not available for this positionThis Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.#LI### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation 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:**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.