Caterpillar Inc. · 13 hours ago
Design Engineer
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yr
1+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities through innovation and problem-solving. The Design Engineer will participate in NPI product implementation, ensuring design and market readiness for generator sets across various applications.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate/lead the project management activities for assigned Generator set product development projects
Responsible for all aspects of the generator set factory Bill of Material (BOM) and component compatibility readiness
Manage project scope and schedule
Design BOM product structure to best meet marketing, customer, product and project objectives
Work closely with the purchasing team to identify and develop strategic supply chain partners for generator components and finished goods
Establishes and maintains compliance with the project timelines
Keep abreast of new technology and facility system requirements for processing orders
Participate/lead projects on new processes and systems to streamline work flow and/or increase quality output
Participate and lead product component implementation projects
Demonstrated initiative and sense of urgency relative to customer requirements and creative problem solving across organizational boundaries
High level of oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Ability to maintain utmost discretion and manage confidential and privileged information
Ability work with other team members to research and analyze customer specifications to create design proposals to meet performance, customer and manufacturing requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or similar
Experience in component or system design, package/engine application, and/or system integration
Strong people skills for collaborating with process partners and leading teams
Experience with any of the Med-V, 3500 products, and C175
Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results with a sense of urgency
Experience delivering NPI, CPI, and/or cost reduction projects
High level of oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Ability to maintain utmost discretion and manage confidential and privileged information
Ability to work with other team members to research and analyze customer specifications to create design proposals to meet performance, customer and manufacturing requirements
Proven analytical, planning, and organization skills
Knowledge of Engine or Package system designs
Experience with high speed and medium speed reciprocating engine gensets
Quality focus and experience with quality systems
Proven success of 1 or more years designing and developing high power three phase AC synchronous generators in a team environment
Knowledge of but not limited to industry standards and compliance such as NEMA, UL, IEC, IBC, NFPA
Technical understanding of material selection, component design practices and DFMEA for electrical and mechanical components of generators
Experience using ProE, CAD Engineering Tools or Custom Computer Programs to design, develop, and calculate machine performance
Knowledge of engineering manufacturing methods and production processes used to produce complex assemblies
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
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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