Career Area:
Product Support
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.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.
Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.
At Caterpillar Dealer Service Tools, we Design and Develop tooling solutions that make our dealers the best option when it comes to servicing Caterpillar products. Our engineering team develops a variety of tools, including diagnostic tools, specialty tools for assembly & disassembly, test & adjust tools, hand tools, and shop supplies. As the Senior Product Service Engineer (Dealer Service Tools) for the team, you will support our dealers while providing feedback to the design teams on product serviceability, functionality, and quality.
Additional Information:
- Location: Peoria, IL (United States)
- Required Travel: Up to 25% (Domestic & International)
- Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
- US Work Sponsorship Offered: None.
What You Will Do:
• Developing appropriate procedures and plans to ensure product quality and evaluating results to identify functional deficiencies. Correcting design flaws as needed. • Evaluating production processes to identify defects in manufacturing and design. Modifying designs to maximize production efficiency and product quality. • Soliciting and gathering internal and external feedback to identify potential new products and/or improvements to existing products that improve product serviceability. • Writing technical specifications and instructions to ensure product quality and performance. Tracking and managing the status of projects from inception to release.
What You Have (Basic Requirements):
• Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
• Consulting: Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.
• 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.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):
• Factory/shop/field tooling experience. • Engineering/Manufacturing experience in Structures, Engines, Drivetrain, Hydraulics, & Electrical. • Dealer technical support on products and services (including tool knowledge). • Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical ability. • Strong written and oral communication skills to communicate technical information effectively with a wide range of personnel, including internal team members, dealers, customers, and suppliers. • Good working knowledge of warranty and service systems. • Experience with direct communication with Caterpillar Dealers. • Experience with Tooling and Service processes across a wide range of components and applications. • Experience with CPI process and related systems. • Experience with product validation & serviceability planning. • Experience in Caterpillar’s Applied Failure Analysis (AFA) process and reporting. • Experience using Cat data systems: DSN, TMI, SIMS, SIS, HVC, SCAS.
What You Will Get:
You’ll have the opportunity to work with dealers and multiple teams across Caterpillar (Cat Trade COE, Cat Insurance Services, Cat Legal, Division Compliance, and Distribution Services Divisions) to mitigate risk and ensure all aspects of warranty claiming comply with applicable regulations.
Through it all, we are **one team** – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the **Caterpillar Experience**.
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
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:
June 17, 2026 - June 30, 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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