Caterpillar, Inc

Design Engineer - CCV Components

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical Engineering or similar.
  • 5-7 years of experience in engine or component design/development.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
  • Familiarity with Teamcenter, ProE, Pro-Cable, and CREO software is desirable.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Create and support detailed design for CCV components.
  • Collaborate with engine platform teams, purchasing, and manufacturing.
  • Procure prototype materials and verify functionality with on-engine fit-ups.
  • Support field validation activities and warranty issue resolution.
  • Review project results with management through design reviews.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Career development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Location of this position is either in Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL

Posting Dates: 7/29/26 6/7/26

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) with design centers in both Lafayette, IN and Mossville, IL has an opening for a Design Engineer for closed-crankcase ventilation (CCV) system development with focus on gas and alternative fuels. As part of the CCV design team, this role will be responsible for the following:NPI / CPI CCV component design across LPSD engines, supplier CPPD, component and system validation, maintenance support, and platform collaboration. In this role, you will have the opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of complex components, subsystems, and processes while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. You will partner with and provide technical guidance to global teams. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects, continually learning and stay abreast of innovative technology, collaborate with team members, and broaden your professional network.

What You Will Do:

  • Creation and support of detailed design, distribution of requirements and deadlines to offsite engineering detailers, collaboration with engine platform teams, purchasing, and manufacturing, procurement of prototype material, verification of functionality with on-engine fit-ups, support of field validation activities, and resolution of warranty and field issues.
  • NPI / CPI CCV component design experience
  • Review project results with the management team through stakeholder updates and design reviews.
  • Markets served include Electric Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Marine, Mining Equipment, Loco, and Industrial engine applications.
  • Minimal travel (less than 10%) is required to ensure successful validation, debugging, and issue tracking of new designs.
  • Relevant experience in engine or component design/development
  • Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc).
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Degree Requirement:

Bachelors9 degree required in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical Engineering or similar degree.

What Skills You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking: Extensive 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: Working 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.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Product Design and Development: Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates will also have:

  • Must be self-motivated with a good sense of urgency when handling assigned tasks.
  • Experience with Teamcenter, ProE, Pro-Cable, and CREO (ProE Schematic) software.
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively and lead concept design reviews.
  • Experience with improving product designs based on the results from FEA, validation tests, FMEA, field failures, and other findings.
  • Good interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills to develop a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside of the department.
  • Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information:

  • Location of this position is either in Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL
  • Relocation assistance available for this position.
  • This positionmay require less than 10% travel.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of 9essential job functions9 as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.


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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

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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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Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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