Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
**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.
About IPSD:
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary: As the Senior Design Engineer, you will be on the IPSD-L Piston, Ring, and Liner (PRL) core component engineering team supporting key functions including but not limited to New Product Introduction, New Source Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, and Cost Reduction. You will collaborate within our team, but also extensively with a broader set of process partners including procurement, supplier development engineering, system integration, and engine platform teams. This role will serve as the single point of contact with accountability for all aspects of a given PRL system, with support from within the team.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and Evaluate designs for NPI, NSI, CPI, and Cost Reduction efforts to ensure program requirements and timelines are met.
- Coordinate PRL hardware for lab testing following ISO documentation procedures to maintain traceability
- Conduct in-test and post-test PRL specific analysis including oil consumption, blowby, and wear life projections of various components.
- Maintain ownership of a subset of the PRL design control executing print releasing, deviations, and Process Change Notifications on time.
- Collaborate with our global supply base to ensure issues are resolved quickly and quality expectations are being met.
- Develop basic skill in relevant simulation tools to enable simulation led design to aid in concept analysis and selection.
What You Will Have: 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.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
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.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Additional Information:
- Travel up to 10% may be required, including both domestic and international travel.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 13, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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