Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Design Engineer, Engine Components

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
  • 5-7 years of experience in engineering roles, preferably within a similar industry.
  • Familiarity with New Product Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement processes.
  • Proven experience in design control and project management.
  • Skills in simulation tools for engineering design are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate designs for new product and source introduction, continuous improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Coordinate hardware for lab testing according to ISO documentation procedures.
  • Conduct in-test and post-test analyses, focusing on oil consumption and wear life projections.
  • Maintain ownership of specific design controls, managing print releasing and process changes.
  • Collaborate with global suppliers to quickly resolve quality issues.
  • Develop skills in simulation tools to support design concepts.
  • Act as the single point of contact for PRL system accountability.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
  • Flexible paid time off plan including vacation and volunteer days.
  • 401(k) savings plans with company matching.
  • Access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Health lifestyle programs to promote employee well-being.
  • Employee Assistance Program available for mental health support.
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement options.
  • Incentive bonuses and various voluntary benefits offered.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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:

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 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 available for eligible applicants.

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 17, 2026 - June 23, 2026

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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