Senior Drivetrain Design Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to own complex mechanical systems from concept through production in East Peoria, IL. You will work with a team of engineers across transmissions, axles, and driveline systems, taking ownership from concept to reality.

This role targets candidates with 5+ years designing mechanical systems, and who can perform root-cause analysis, collaborate across functions, and use CAD tools to deliver robust solutions in a demanding industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering.
• 5+ years designing mechanical systems with load-bearing experience.
• Experience with cross-functional teams in design, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and engineering analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and implement components and systems for transmissions, axles, and driveline systems.
• Own engineering decisions across the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with controls and software teams.
• Work with global engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.
• Participate in DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving.
• Analyze test data and support system validation.
• Support manufacturing and resolve design issues.
• Communicate technical progress across global teams.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to own complex mechanical systems from concept through production in East Peoria, IL. You will work with a team of engineers across transmissions, axles, and driveline systems, taking ownership from concept to reality.

This role targets candidates with 5+ years designing mechanical systems, and who can perform root-cause analysis, collaborate across functions, and use CAD tools to deliver robust solutions in a demanding industrial setting.