Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

8d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

As a Design Engineer in Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division, you will develop engineering solutions for the GCM34 gas engine, including Balance of Plant systems, in collaboration with the M20-M46 medium-speed engine family. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other teams to design, validate, and deliver products that meet customer needs and improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability. The role covers product development from concept through validation and production release. The position is based in the office five days per week. International travel of up to 5% is possible, and relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available. The posted salary range is $97,530 to $146,290. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience designing and developing mechanical systems, components, or products.
Experience supporting product development from concept through validation and release.
Experience analyzing technical data and applying engineering principles to solve technical challenges.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.
Ability to balance technical, quality, cost, and timing considerations in engineering decisions.
Extensive experience and knowledge in analytical thinking, including root-cause analysis and developing alternative solutions.
Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts and techniques.
Extensive experience and knowledge of self-management practices, including prioritizing multiple concurrent objectives and activities.
Extensive experience and knowledge of a technology and its applications, with the ability to provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and validation of medium-speed engines.
Experience developing products for combustion engines, power generation systems, heavy equipment, or other complex industrial applications.
Experience performing engineering analysis, simulation, testing, or validation.
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic system integration.
Experience working with suppliers or external engineering partners during product development.
Experience supporting manufacturing, product launch, or engineering change activities.
Knowledge of product lifecycle management processes and tools.
Exposure to engineering metrics, KPIs, dashboards, or data-driven decision making.
Experience using emerging technologies, digital engineering tools, or AI-enabled engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop engine systems, components, and related products from concept through production release.
Translate customer, performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturing requirements into technical solutions.
Create engineering specifications, drawings, models, and technical documentation for product development.
Collaborate with suppliers and external engineering partners to develop and refine component designs.
Support engineering analyses, simulations, testing, and validation to ensure products meet design requirements.
Analyze test and operational data to identify design improvements and enhance product performance.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, controls, and application engineering teams throughout product development.
Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for product and component improvements.
Support product releases, engineering changes, and documentation updates.
Apply structured problem-solving methods to technical challenges and continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs while balancing quality, performance, timing, and cost.
Keep current with emerging technologies, engineering tools, and industry trends.