Senior Design Engineer- Large Mining Truck

Caterpillar; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an engineer to lead the design and development of Large Mining Truck Engine Installation and Cooling systems. You will drive cross-functional collaboration to improve machine performance, reliability, and serviceability for Caterpillar's mining portfolio.

The role focuses on translating customer and regulatory needs into robust designs, coordinating prototype builds, and validating performance across the product lifecycle, with mentorship for NPI programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science.
• Proven ability to translate customer needs into robust designs and specifications.
• Experience with CAD tools and engineering analysis methods.
• Strong communication skills in cross-functional teams and project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Large Mining Truck engine installation and cooling systems to improve performance, reliability, durability, and serviceability.
• Develop and document functional requirements and translate needs into robust designs and specifications.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation to ensure performance, quality, safety, and durability.
• Perform engineering analyses and root-cause investigations using data and field feedback to resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate with Powertrain, Hydraulics, Electronics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Support to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Analytical Thinking

Product Design and Development

CAD & Engineering Tools

Effective Communications

Education

Engineering, CS, or Materials Science degree

Tools

CAD Software

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.

Why This Role Is Impactful:

Shape the Future of Large Mining Trucks

Lead the development of critical machine systems that improve productivity, reliability, fuel efficiency, and overall hauling performance for Caterpillar's global mining customers.

Drive End-to-End Product Development

Support products from concept through production by defining requirements, developing designs, coordinating prototype builds, validating performance, and resolving technical challenges.

Influence Cross-Functional Engineering Excellence

Partner with suppliers, manufacturing, testing, purchasing, and product support teams to ensure integrated solutions that meet customer and business objectives.

Deliver Customer-Focused Innovation

Apply engineering expertise and problem-solving skills to develop solutions that enhance machine durability, uptime, maintainability, and operational efficiency in the field.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design and development of Large Mining Truck Engine Installation and Cooling systems by creating innovative solutions that improve machine performance, reliability, durability, and serviceability.
• Develop and document functional requirements and translate customer, business, and regulatory needs into robust engineering designs and technical specifications.
• Research emerging technologies and competitive products to identify opportunities for product improvements, innovation, and cost optimization across the Large Mining Truck portfolio.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation activities to verify designs meet performance, quality, safety, and durability requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis and root cause investigations using test data, field feedback, and structured problem-solving methods to resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Powertrain, Hydraulics, Electronics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Support to deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Support supplier development and component quality initiatives by partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive product improvements and successful program execution.
• Provide technical leadership across New Product Introduction (NPI) programs while mentoring others and ensuring engineering deliverables align with project milestones, customer expectations, and business objectives.

Degree Requirement

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What Skills You Will Have:

• Technical Excellence Ability to apply advanced engineering knowledge and technical expertise to solve complex Large Mining Truck design challenges. Provide innovative solutions that improve machine performance, reliability, durability, and serviceability while mentoring others and driving engineering excellence across programs.
• Analytical Thinking Demonstrate the ability to evaluate complex Large Mining Truck systems, interpret test and field data, identify root causes of technical issues, and develop practical solutions that improve machine performance, reliability, and durability.
• Product Design and Development Knowledge of product design principles, development processes, and engineering methodologies. Ability to develop, validate, and implement innovative solutions that meet customer requirements while balancing performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability objectives.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering Knowledge of engineering design tools, modeling techniques, and analysis methods. Ability to create, review, and evaluate designs using CAD and engineering software to support product development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective Communications Apply strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts, engineering recommendations, and pr