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Job Summary: 

The Configuration Engineer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for machine architecture, product structure development, configuration management, and multidisciplinary design integration supporting L6 electrification and advanced technology programs. Working within a New Technology Introduction (NTI) environment, this position helps transform emerging concepts and evolving system requirements into integrated, buildable machine designs.  

This position supports multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, early-learner environment where requirements, architectures, interfaces, and design solutions continue to mature. The Configuration Engineer, working alongside Project Technical Leads, coordinates mechanical, electrical, machine-systems, and product teams while directly contributing to technical decisions needed to deliver integrated, buildable designs that meet program release and build-readiness objectives.   

What You Will Do: 

• Develop and maintain machine-level architectures, product structures in Creo and Teamcenter, configurations, and engineering bills of material as designs evolve from early concepts through prototype builds and validation. 

• Lead multidisciplinary design integration across all engineering disciplines. Including the support of system-level judgment to resolve conflicts and mature machine designs, resolving compatibility issues as system requirements, and component selections. 

• Lead configuration management activities, including BOM development, engineering releases, change control, and product structure governance.  

• Support concept development, machine build preparation, and machine build events. 

• Partner with Machine Product Groups, suppliers, and engineering teams to maintain alignment of design content and product definitions. 

• Develop and implement configuration management processes, standards, and best practices that provide appropriate design control while supporting rapid learning and iteration within NTI programs. 

 What You Will Have: 

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.   

• Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and the ability to apply engineering principles and system-level judgment to significant technical challenges involving machine architecture, design integration, and configuration control.  

• Product Design and Development: Extensive experience and knowledge of product development methods; ability to develop and mature new machine designs from early concepts through prototype builds and validation.  

• Computer-Aided Design and Product Lifecycle Management: Extensive experience and knowledge of CAD and product lifecycle management tools; ability to develop, review, and control machine-level design content and product structures.  

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques; ability to evaluate incomplete or changing technical information and resolve architecture, interface, and configuration issues.  

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage concurrent NTI projects and respond to changing technical priorities.  

• Effective Communications: Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication practices; ability to communicate technical decisions, risks, and configuration status across engineering disciplines and partner organizations. 

What Will Set You Apart: 

• A Caterpillar Machine background and previous experience working on multiple systems  

Additional Information: 

• This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability 

• This role offers Domestic Relocation 

• This role does not offer Visa Sponsorship 

• 20% or less travel expected for this role 

Summary Pay Range:

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

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