Sr. Design Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Relocation assistance

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL, is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to lead NPI projects, design electrical systems for operator stations, and collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

The role emphasizes delivering low-cost electrical solutions and maintaining product quality. The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering, experience with CREO or similar, and familiarity with operator station designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• CREO or other parametric modeling software experience.
• Experience with operator station and machine electrical system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects for New Product Introduction (NPI) by designing product and releasing drawings.
• Provide support for product quality initiatives and design maintenance.
• Design electrical systems for Operator Station environments.
• Develop electrical systems achieving low-cost provider (LCP).
• Collaborate with component and manufacturing partners plus suppliers in CPPD.
• Collaborate with global partners.
• Ensure cab electrical system continuity with overall machine electrical system.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

CAD & Engineering

Product Design & Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields

Tools

CREO

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.

Role Summary

Caterpillar’s Earth Moving Division is hiring for Sr. Design Engineer in Peoria, IL!

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Leading small projects for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by designing product and releasing drawings


• Provide support for product quality initiatives and design maintenance


• Design Electrical systems for Operator Station environment


• Develop electrical systems achieving low-cost provider (LCP)


• Collaborate with component and manufacturing partners plus suppliers in a continuous product and process (CPPD) environment


• Collaborate with global partners


• Ensure cab electrical system continuity with overall machine electrical system

What You Have (Core Skills)

• 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.


• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.


• 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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields.


• CREO or other parametric modeling software experience


• Experience with operator station and machine electrical system design

Additional Details

• Work location: Peoria, IL


• Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role


• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role


• Travel: up to 10% domestic and international


• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)


• Summary Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00


• 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. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 28, 2026 - September 11, 2026

Other Important Information

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.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.