Senior Drivetrain Design Engineer - Castings & Structures

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k) plans

HSA

FSAs

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance

Discounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking a design engineer within the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division to design drivetrain components and validate designs from concept through to production.

You will lead design work for axle housings, spindles, planet carriers, and clutch/brake components, and collaborate with suppliers during sourcing and qualification. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, 5+

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 5+ years of job-related work experience.
• Proficiency in Creo modeling and stress analysis.
• Experience designing cast and/or forged components.
• Demonstrate use of DFMEAs, APQP, and PPAPs.

Responsibilities

• Creating new designs that meet all technical and business requirements.
• Completing Design FMEAs and Technical Reviews to establish risk and validation plans.
• Completing and coordinating analysis activities to evaluate new designs.
• Working with suppliers and purchasing teams when sourcing parts to a supplier.
• Provide engineering support to local assembly facility.
• Participate in APQP activities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering

Product Design - Manufacturing

Product Design and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking a design engineer within the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division to design drivetrain components and validate designs from concept through to production.

You will lead design work for axle housings, spindles, planet carriers, and clutch/brake components, and collaborate with suppliers during sourcing and qualification. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, 5+