Senior Associate Engineer - Mechanical Design

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

5d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division focuses on advanced electrified power trains, zero-emissions products and technologies, and related solutions and services. Its focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, microgrid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions and services, and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. The Mechanical Design Senior Associate Engineer role is located in Mossville, Illinois, and supports the IDES division. The position contributes to the design, development, and validation of inverter products, including mechanical components, assemblies, and thermal management solutions. It requires working onsite five days a week and involves travel up to 20% of the time. Domestic relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Working knowledge of methods, channels, and processes for obtaining, documenting, and organizing relevant business information.
Working knowledge of standard operating procedures and the ability to design, implement, and evaluate them.
Working knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, including root-cause analysis and developing alternative solutions.
Working knowledge of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques.
Working knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases.
Working knowledge of engineering processes, techniques, and methods in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools.
Working knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques in manufacturing or product development.

Nice To Haves

Experience within assembly or manufacturing.
Experience with heat transfer.

Responsibilities

Develop and support mechanical designs for inverter products, ensuring they meet performance, durability, and manufacturability requirements.
Create and maintain mechanical models, drawings, and design documentation using tools such as Creo, with attention to dimensional tolerances and engineering standards.
Support the design and validation of mechanical components and assemblies, including heat sinks and related cooling solutions.
Partner with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and supplier teams to integrate mechanical designs into power electronics systems.
Participate in design reviews, testing, and issue resolution, including vibration, thermal, and durability evaluations for inverter products.
Apply mechanical design fundamentals and manufacturing considerations to improve product quality, reliability, efficiency, and ease of assembly.