Marine - Mechanical Integration Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Houston, TX

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer is responsible for the physical configuration, mechanical design, and system-level integration of Caterpillar Marine mechanical propulsion and hybrid applications. The role integrates traditional propulsion machinery—including engines, gearboxes, transmissions, and clutches—and designs and integrates advanced hybrid components within Cat’s scope and into the vessel. It focuses on delivering integrated mechanical packages engineered for performance and seamless vessel installation. The position is based in Houston, Texas, or Mossville, Illinois, and requires five days onsite each week and at least 30% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance is available. Visa sponsorship is not available. The engineer manages assigned engineering work from concept through validation and production, supporting vessel performance analysis, mechanical layout and structural integration, driveline interfaces, regulatory documentation, and value-based technical analysis. Deliverables include 3D models, 2D drawings, P&IDs, and integrated drawings for machinery and electrical distribution hardware installation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience designing and mechanically integrating marine propulsion engines, drivelines, gearboxes, and transmissions, and conducting vessel performance analysis.
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques, and the ability to support an environment that meets organizational quality goals.
Analytical thinking skills, including use of analysis techniques and tools to identify root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Effective communication skills to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Problem-solving knowledge and ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems across diverse situations.
Systems-thinking knowledge of interdependencies among system elements and ability to plan and design coordinated solutions.
Ability to work onsite five days per week and travel at least 30% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with simulation software such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or proprietary vessel-modeling tools to predict hybrid-system performance and fuel efficiency.
Hands-on experience with physical packaging and cooling requirements for battery systems, motors, and inverters.
Proficiency in rotational dynamics, torsional vibration, and structural mounting for heavy marine machinery.
Proficiency in the installation and application of marine diesel engines.
High proficiency in Creo (Pro/E) for 3D modeling and AutoCAD for 2D schematics and P&IDs.
Ability to manage a Bill of Materials and execute project plans for complex, multidisciplinary engine-room solutions.

Responsibilities

Define and execute technical requirements for vessel performance modeling, and support simulations of engine and transmission performance, hybrid duty cycles, fuel consumption, energy flow, and system architecture.
Execute mechanical layout and structural integration of the complete Cat Marine scope, including propulsion engines, drivelines, PTO/PTI electric motors, mounting architecture, and mechanical interfaces in vessels such as patrol craft, sportfishing vessels, pilot boats, workboats, and luxury yachts.
Perform detailed mechanical integration of marine propulsion engines and transmissions, including interfaces between diesel engines and electric motors through transmissions, clutches, couplings, and PTO/PTI gearboxes.
Prepare technical submittals and design documentation to support compliance with Classification Society rules, including ABS, DNV, and Lloyd’s Register, and USCG machinery-installation requirements.
Support sales through value-based benchmarking and analysis of how mechanical configurations and simulated performance affect vessel operators’ CAPEX and OPEX; provide technical data for solution recommendations.
Manage day-to-day engineering tasks for assigned projects from concept through validation and production.
Deliver 3D models in Creo, 2D drawings in AutoCAD, P&IDs, and integrated drawings to facilitate installation of machinery and electrical distribution hardware.
Manage a Bill of Materials and execute project plans for complex, multidisciplinary engine-room solutions.