• Design Engineer

    Caterpillar, Inc. (Lafayette, IN)


    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.

     

    Join Caterpillar Inc. in our Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) as a **Design Engineer** and provide support to the product maintenance of 3600/C280/G3600 thru planning, coordination, and execution. This role will be focused on leading multiple projects covering various areas including CPI, LEPI, BIQ / Quality Issues, Cost Reduction, AoS, CI Cards resolution, VDRAs, Order Changes and PA/PL configurations. The Design Engineer will interface with numerous disciplines managing multiple complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, or value chains.

    What You Will Do:

    + Support CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) and Product Health teams in quality improvement project work.

    + Orders Change resolution for 3600/C280/G3600 Platform providing solutions to the team on the technical aspects.

    + Complete projects and tasks on time and on cost, that deliver VM (Variable Margin) improvement and OPACC (Operating Profit after Capital Charge) benefits to Caterpillar.

    + Work with global teams working on current product projects and processes.

    + Engage with other business process partners and manufacturing teams, assembly line technicians to help resolve any quality issues and quality holds.

    What You Have :

    + **Education** : Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum OR demonstrated progressive experience in directly related roles.

    + **Product Design and Development** : Knowledge of gas and diesel engines, ability to design, build, and develop a new product from concept through to production.

    + **Project Management** : Ability to plan, organize, monitor & control projects while demonstrating efficient use of resources.

    + **Effective Communication** : Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear and concise conveyance of complex ideas and information across diverse stakeholders.

    **Top Candidates Will Have** :

    + Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes & technologies.

    + Analytical thinking skills with a track record of effectively identifying patterns, trends, and opportunities within engineering data.

    + Strong interpersonal skills, enabling the establishment of collaborative relationships with suppliers, dealers, internal teams, and international counterparts to drive collective success.

    Additional Information:

    + Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.

    + Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

    + This position may require up to 5% travel.

    + Sponsorship is NOT approved for this position.

    Summary Pay Range:

    $87,480.00 - $131,280.00

     

    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 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:

    October 27, 2025 - November 10, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

     

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