Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. Are you ready to drive innovation and shape the future of product development? Caterpillar Inc. is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our Paving Team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our internal partners to craft and refine engine installation and cooling systems for our Paving Products. Your work will directly impact the performance, durability, quality, and serviceability of our offerings, ensuring they exceed expectations. Join us in shaping the future of our products!

Requirements

Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Ag Engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated and progressive experience in developing engine installation and cooling systems for off highway mobile machinery.
Concurrent Product and NPI experience from the design role perspective
Mechanical design and detailing experience using Creo
Experience releasing drawing packages using Teamcenter and Engineering Data System (EDS)

Responsibilities

Drive New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Cost Reduction initiatives for engine installations and cooling components and installations in Asphalt Compactors.
Collaborate with suppliers to develop and validate NPI components.
Oversee design, development, and feasibility studies for complex engineering projects.
Lead and actively participate in internal validation processes, overseeing builds, testing, and inspection of developmental hardware.
Coordinate verification testing and simulations (FEA/CFD) locally and with supply chain partners.
Manage internal validation, including builds, testing, and hardware inspection.
Identify and resolve design and manufacturing issues to enhance product performance and efficiency.