Turbocharger Design Engineer – Power & Performance

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

PTO

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Discounts

Career development

Bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Large Power Systems Division at Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Turbocharger Application team.

You will support NPIs, CPI, and cost-reduction initiatives, collaborating with engine platforms, performance teams, and suppliers to define requirements and deliver practical solutions. The role emphasizes cross-functional design, APQP collaboration, and rigorous validation planning, requiring a Bachelor's in Engineering and strong design and analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology required.
• Strong design development capabilities across concepts to production.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and develop solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with manufacturing-oriented product design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with platform and application teams to define program requirements.
• Manage multiple projects, meeting timelines, costs, and program needs.
• Present at design reviews and gateways for components and programs.
• Work with suppliers using APQP to optimize designs for performance and cost.
• Direct off-site engineers for analysis and detailing services.
• Create design FMEAs and validation plans for new and improved designs.
• Lead execution of product validation plans.
• Assist teardown/inspection of turbochargers used in validation or after return.

Skills

Product Design and Development

Technical Excellence

Product Design - MFG

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology

Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology

Job description

The Large Power Systems Division at Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Turbocharger Application team.

You will support NPIs, CPI, and cost-reduction initiatives, collaborating with engine platforms, performance teams, and suppliers to define requirements and deliver practical solutions. The role emphasizes cross-functional design, APQP collaboration, and rigorous validation planning, requiring a Bachelor's in Engineering and strong design and analytical