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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.

**When you join Caterpillar** , you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.

Job Summary:

Responsible to prepare 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Creo 3D software, assist engineers in troubleshooting designs and drawings, maintain engineering release and change documentation, manage projects for a team of drafters, and work closely with customers to identify project scope requirements. Job Duties may include but are not limited to: Create or modify 3D models and engineering drawings for use in manufacturing. Verifying 3D models and engineering drawings meet the customers' needs while also adhering to Caterpillar Engineering Standards. Use PLM software for storing CAD files, creating engineering notices, and maintaining Bills of Material. Create engineering notices for all 3D model and engineering drawing changes and creations that adhere to Caterpillar Engineering Standards. Collaborate with engineers and peers to troubleshoot design issues along with 3D models and engineering drawing issues and discrepancies. Work closely with team leader and peers to complete projects in a timely manner to meet customer due dates.

What You Will Do:

+ 3D Modeling/Creation of drawings

+ Assist engineers in troubleshooting design. Teach others in the use of design tools and systems

+ Ensure engineering release and change documentation conforms to established engineering practices and maintains Engineering Services data in corporate Engineering Data Systems

+ Interface daily with customers to provide project updates, identify not project scope requirements, discuss project discrepancies or recommended changes

Education Requirement:

Associate’s (technical) degree in Mechanical Drafting or 4 years of work related experience in lieu of a degree

What Skills You Will Have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

• Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.

• Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.

• Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.

• Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.

Effective Communications:

• Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.

• Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.

• Explains the importance of effective business communication.

• Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Initiative:

• Describes opportunities for taking initiative in the organization.

• Cites examples of taking initiative in own personal or professional life.

• Identifies types of environments that motivate or de-motivate initiative.

• Explains how initiative is critical to success.

Maintaining Focus:

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the relationship between maintaining focus and productivity.

• Explains the concept of maintaining focus.

• Describes various techniques, such as breaking effort into bite-sized chunks, for maintaining focus.

• Provides examples of how the ability of individuals to improve their focus has been beneficial.

**Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.

• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.

• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.

• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

Teamwork:

• Names primary and ancillary members, roles and responsibilities of own team.

• Explains the importance and benefits of a cohesive work team.

• Reviews team mission and objectives.

• Identifies and discusses the characteristics of good teamwork.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:

• Describes common drafting conventions, tools, procedures and processes.

• Explains usage of CAD/CAM software in engineering new products.

• Locates useful resources to improve CAD/CAM skills.

• Identifies basic functions and features of a CAD/CAM system.

Product Design - MFG:

• Explains the major components and deliverables of functional and technical designs.

• Describes tasks, activities and key concerns during the functional and technical design phase.

• Cites examples of good and bad designs derived from previous projects.

• Clarifies standard design methods, tools and guiding principles.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Advanced proficiency in Creo 3D and PLM systems** **, with a strong working knowledge of Caterpillar Engineering Standards and documentation protocols.

Demonstrated leadership in drafting or design teams** **, including experience managing multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Hands-on experience in manufacturing (MFG) environments** **, with a clear understanding of how design decisions impact production processes, cost, and operational efficiency.

Additional Information

The location for this position is Rapid City, SD

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

Summary Pay Range:

$28.15 - $42.25

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

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:

May 19, 2025 - June 2, 2025

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.

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