Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
Decatur, IL
Career Area

Engineering

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.

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Role Definition

This position supports Drivetrain Platform Team design for Large Mining Truck, Off-Highway Truck, and Wheel Tractor Scraper applications. The Drivetrain Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of transmissions, torque converters, gearboxes, and axles. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.

What You Will Do

  • Communicating necessary design changes to process partners through Content Definition and Design Reviews
  • Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues as first point of contact from engineering
  • Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ issues & NPI issues
  • Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status
  • Managing large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter
  • Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings
  • Investigating current production issues (CPI)
  • Deploying product robustness initiatives (AM Growth)
  • Evaluating parts resourcing and cost reduction projects
  • Managing design control requests

Degree Requirement

  • Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Skills You Must Have

  • Analytical Thinking: 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: 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: 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: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
  • Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
  • Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Additional Information

  • This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 2/16/2026.
  • This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Decatur, IL or East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
  • Domestic relocation is NOT Available
  • VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available
  • Travel requirements will be less than 10%.

Final details

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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

Posting Dates

February 2, 2026 - February 16, 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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Posted 2026-02-03

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