Senior Design Engineer- G3500 Platform

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

8d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

This position will have responsibility for various aspects of large natural gas engine design for the G3500 platform team. This role collaborates with marketing, product support, performance, component and system design teams to develop solutions for Oil and Gas applications. Projects might include New Technology Investigation (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), as well as general engineering maintenance. This position will close on 10/18/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or engineering technology or similar is preferred.
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
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
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
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
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

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in a position relevant to this role
Strong personal initiative
Strong data analysis skills
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative member of a cross functional team
Understanding of engine product development process and engine configuration

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and validation related to G3500 engines through NTI, NPI, and CPI processes
Host design architecture team meetings
Work with validation and L3 engineers to ensure completion of FMEAs and activities needed to fully validate engine designs
Support engine performance development and validation in test cells and field locations
Develop presentation material for Design, Gateway, Stakeholder, and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews
Schedule and lead engine design reviews and deep dive reviews for project milestones
Bill of Material (BOM) Management
Create and update Teamcenter engine arrangement (ARC) models
Manage procurement of new component designs
Travel to supplier or customer sites pending project need (up to ~90% travel during certain project phases, annual average ~15%)