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Job Description:

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Design Engineer

Location: Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL

Relocation Assistance is Available

About EC&S:

Caterpillar’s Engine Components and Systems group, within LPSD, is focused on creating integrated engine systems to enable Caterpillar product to provide industry leading performance, value, and durability with a differentiated product that will make our customers successful. The EC&S team is responsible for design and development of engine air and exhaust systems, turbocharger systems, cooling systems, lubrication systems, crankcase ventilation systems, all small lines, as well as all covers and guards.

We are seeking a Design Engineer to be responsible for the leadership and delivery of the cooling system on the C175 engine platform. This will include design, layout and validation of the C175 cooling system – including all the castings, piping, couplings, clamping and supporting. This also includes thermostatic valves, customer connections, and system performance. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a highly experienced team of engineers having significant experience across Caterpillar engine systems. 

What you will do : * *

• Work with the L4 and L5 teams to establish system requirements. Develop and implement cooling system design to support NPI & NTI programs.

• Collaborate with other L3 and L2 engineering teams to provide a fully integrated cooling system design to meet program requirements.

• Resolve design and quality problems by applying sound engineering judgement, advanced analysis techniques, and testing.

• Develop capable suppliers that can meet stringent drawing and specification requirements, while providing a cost-effective product. Ensure a robust sourcing strategy to meet growing production demand.  Some limited travel will be required. 

• Work seamlessly with operations to ensure the product is produced as intended to meet customer expectations and the voice of the business.

• Lead other engineers within the Caterpillar global EC&S team for design and the release of prints for production.

• Reduce product cost through design refinement, supplier collaboration, and sourcing strategy.

• Identify and work with other Caterpillar SMEs to ensure a comprehensive design which meets mechanical, thermal, life and performance requirements.

• Stay up to date with the latest advances in casting, metal fabrication, heat transfer, pump, and related systems technologies.

• Prepare and support execution of test plans to verify designs with simulation and to validate system designs in the lab and on prime product.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Agricultural, or Civil Engineering or similar OR appropriate experience in the field.

What you 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 - MFG: Extensive Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

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:

• Masters degree in Engineering or similar field

• Experience in heavy duty gas or diesel engine design

• Experience in casting design

Additional Information:

• Position is in Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL

• Travel up to 10% may be required

• Relocation assistance is available

• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 20, 2025 - March 30, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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