Sr. Associate Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Life Insurance

HSA contributions

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Senior Associate Engineer to coordinate and lead a team implementing engineering changes and releases via the Global Engineering Change (GEC) process in Teamcenter.

The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and adherence to engineering standards and specifications throughout the release cycle. The position requires five days onsite per week, travel up to 10% domestically and internationally, and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to identify, capture and document business information.
• Knowledge of SOPs and how to design and evaluate procedures.
• Strong analytical thinking to find root causes and solutions.
• Effective communication to share ideas and needs clearly.
• Knowledge of product testing approaches and tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems in manufacturing or product development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates engineering changes and releases in Teamcenter.
• Provides quality reviews of CAD files for conformance to standards.
• Analyzes PLM dashboards related to change processes and ownership.
• Manages multiple complex tasks independently and in projects.
• Performs user acceptance testing for PLM applications.
• Supports training on Teamcenter and related applications.
• Delivers process improvements for change and release activities.
• Leads communication of best practices to the engineering community.

Skills

Degree Required

Information Capture

SOP Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Product Testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields

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.

Senior Associate Engineer in Rapid City, SD!

Role Summary: This role is responsible for coordinating and leading a team for the implementation of engineering changes and releases in assigned areas, utilizing the Global Engineering Change (GEC) process within the Teamcenter engineering application. This role focuses on the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the engineering release process in accordance with the engineering standards and specifications.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Coordinates engineering changes and releases in the Teamcenter engineering application
• Provides quality reviews of engineering CAD files including models, drawings, notices and supporting geometry items for conformance to Engineering Standards and Specifications
• Collects and analyzes Product Lifecycle Management application change dashboards pertaining to the Global Engineering Change process, Design Control Security and Design Control Ownership
• Manages multiple complex tasks independently and participates in multiple collaborative projects
• Performs user acceptance testing for Product Lifecycle Management applications
• Assists engineering process partners with Teamcenter captain support and providing training on new/existing applications
• Delivers quality and efficiency process improvements for engineering change and release activities
• Leads the communication of the best practices and changes to the engineering software packages to the engineering community.

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields required or 5+ years of experience
• Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.
• Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.
• 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.
• Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Product development experience with requirements documentation, user acceptance testing and collaboration on Engineering Product Lifecycle Management projects.
• Have experience with both oral and written communication with engineering community clients and process partners.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar Engineering Standards and Specifications

Additional Details

• Location: Rapid City, SD (BHEDC)
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation 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.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 8, 2026 - September 21, 2026

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.