Caterpillar, Inc

Configurator Systems Integration Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer or related roles (or 3 years with a master's degree)
  • Proficiency in GD&T applied to component design
  • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and CREO applications
  • Solid background in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and print reading

Responsibilities

  • Integrate new products, components, or technologies into current designs
  • Lead design improvements to enhance product quality and meet customer requirements
  • Research new design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications
  • Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to address design challenges
  • Document design processes for audits and ensure compliance
  • Implement DFM methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Oversee complex product designs across multi-functional teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer)
  • 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
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Configurator Systems Integration Engineer at its facility located at 3000 North 27th Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Work on concepts and integrate new products, components, or technologies. Create, implement, and improve engineering designs, processes, techniques, tooling, and machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality. Research & develop design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications of new products and components. Support or guide the evolution of technical design, technical project planning, performance analysis of products. Monitor and explore new technologies, materials, and components to understand products or process improvement opportunities. Manage/maintain top level 3D model of current product line. Manage design and system integration of new components, systems and manufacturing processes. Communicate technical information to customers, team members, suppliers, and other business units. Review Engineering Change Notices to ensure the intended design meets product and customer requirements and can be integrated into the product design successfully. Lead resolution of issues regarding manufacturing or building sequences, ensure design acceptance and manufacturing readiness. Plan and improve engineering procedures and operations to make products or processes more reliable, efficient, and cost-effective. Collaborate with functional areas (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing) to provide design solutions that meet the requirements of customers and dealer network. Analyze implementation challenges of DFM methodologies and share it with supervisors. Document each stage of the design process for audit and review purposes. Implement DFM methodologies to standardize product designs, simplify operations, and reduce costs of manufacturing processes. Utilize DFM tools and technologies to implement DFM methodologies. Work with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing. Use experience with machine design/process design, engineering coordination activity and in machine assembly/processing. Oversee complicated product design projects across multi-functions design. Demonstrate experience with Siemens Teamcenter and CREO applications. Identify and document specific problems and resolution alternatives. Lead or support resolving complex mechanical system issues on the product or assembly process related to new or revised components/systems. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical System Engineer, Production Engineer or related occupation. In the alternative, the employer will accept a master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 3 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical System Engineer, Production Engineer or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) applied to component design; (2) Siemens Teamcenter and CREO applications; (3) Design for manufacturability; (4) Print reading; and (5) Design of complex machines. Travel: None. Telecommuting: None.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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:

September 9, 2026 - January 10, 2027

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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