Design Engineer – Engine Installation and Cooling

Caterpillar•Decatur, IL

About The Position

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. Caterpillar is looking for a Design Engineer performing Engine Installation and Cooling work on a high-impact team supporting our Large Wheel Loader and Wheel Tractor Scraper product lines within the Load and Haul Division . This is more than a job—it's a chance to shape the future of engine systems in heavy equipment that operate in the toughest environments on the planet. As a Design Engineer, you’ll be designing and integrating cutting-edge engine and cooling systems. You’ll be integrating engines and engine mounted components, locating and sizing the cooling cores, designing the network of hoses, tubes, and sheet metal that brings these machines to life. Lead innovation in engine installation and cooling system design for mining and construction equipment. Collaborate across the value chain to drive New Product Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, and Cost Reduction. Shape the future by improving tools, processes, and design standards across the enterprise.

Requirements

Experienced in engine installation and/or hydraulic installation (or a related design field) with a background in construction, mining, or agricultural equipment.
Skilled across multiple engineering functions; Creo experience is a plus.
Experienced in planning, estimating, and managing projects.
Able to identify risks, develop contingency plans, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
Capable of conducting regular reviews and implementing effective control mechanisms to ensure project success.
Experienced in documenting and modeling functional requirements.
Proficient in using advanced tools for prototyping and ensuring traceability.
Able to lead quality reviews and guide teams through thorough requirements analysis.
Capable of resolving high-impact equipment and system issues using advanced diagnostics.
Experienced in evaluating business impact, monitoring performance trends, and mentoring others in complex, multi-vendor environments.
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Creo experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Designing and integrating cutting-edge engine and cooling systems
Integrating engines and engine mounted components
Locating and sizing the cooling cores
Designing the network of hoses, tubes, and sheet metal
Lead innovation in engine installation and cooling system design for mining and construction equipment
Collaborate across the value chain to drive New Product Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, and Cost Reduction
Shape the future by improving tools, processes, and design standards across the enterprise.