Caterpillar Inc. · 7 hours ago
Design Engineer - Mechanical
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in the manufacturing industry, dedicated to building sustainable communities. As a Design Engineer on the G3500 Oil and Gas Platform Team, you will lead cross-functional teams to design engine systems and components, focusing on product improvements and new offerings.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support current production G3500 Oil and Gas engines and implement new product offerings
Support current G3500 Oil & Gas engine production and lead development of new and improved product offerings
Lead design execution for product improvements, NTI/NPI programs, and CPI projects (L4/L5), while supporting L3-led CPI work as needed
Perform L4/L5 system integration to resolve technical issues across components, systems, and processes
Collaborate with L3 and validation engineers to complete FMEAs and ensure robust design validation
Prepare and deliver presentations for design reviews, gateways, stakeholder updates, and TRL reviews
Manage Bills of Material (BOM) and create/update Teamcenter engine arrangement (ARC) models
Manage procurement of new component designs
Work with factory and dealer technicians to build prototype engines as needed
Resolve issues identified through simulation, virtual audits, testing, assembly, and field feedback
Drive resolution of PPRD, NPI, AQE, and BIQ issues
Work closely with performance, controls, component engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, validation, quality, product definition, marketing, and A&I partners to achieve program milestones
Communicate technical results and recommendations to stakeholders, team members, and internal customers
Make cost‑value tradeoffs and support decisions with engineering rationale
Support customer service and marketing inquiries on current and future products
Travel to supplier or customer sites as needed, often with limited notice (average up to 10% annually)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar curriculum is desired
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
Travel to supplier or customer sites as needed, often with limited notice (average up to 10% annually)
Preferred
Component design, engine performance and/or engine platform experience
CPI and NPI project experience
Diesel or Gas engine system knowledge
Strong communication skills, verbal and written, complemented by the ability to develop and deliver technical presentations
Ability to collect and efficiently organize detailed information
The ability to work or lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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