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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.

Are you ready to drive innovation and shape the future of product development? Caterpillar Inc. is looking for a **Design** **Engineering** **Specialist** to join our Paving Team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with our internal partners to craft and refine electrical installation systems for our Paving Products. Your work will directly impact the performance, durability, quality, and serviceability of our offerings, ensuring they exceed expectations. Join us in shaping the future of our products!

What** **Y** **ou** **W** **ill** **D** **o** **:

+ Drive New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)andCost Reduction initiatives forelectricalinstallationsandcomponentsin Asphalt Compactors.

+ Collaborate with suppliers to develop and validate NPI components.

+ Oversee design, development, and feasibility studies for complex engineering projects.

+ Lead and activelyparticipatein internalvalidationprocesses, overseeing builds, testing, and inspectionof developmental hardware.

+ Coordinate verification testing and simulations (FEA/CFD) locally and with supply chain partners.

+ Manage internal validation, including builds, testing, and hardware inspection.

+ Identifyand resolve design and manufacturing issues to enhance product performance and efficiency.

+ Mentoringjunior engineers,sharebest practices,coach ontechnical skills, andhelpthem grow within the team.

+ Champion the creation and adoption of common processes and design principles across Paving’s portfolio.

What** **Y** **ou** **H** **ave** **(Basic Qualifications)** **:

+ **Degree requirement:** Bachelor’sdegreein an accreditedElectricalEngineering,MechanicalEngineeringorrelateddegreefrom an accredited institution.

+ **Product Testing:** Knowledge of product testing approaches,techniquesand tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

+ **Troubleshooting Technical Problems:** Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches,toolsand techniques; ability toanticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

+ **Decision Making and Critical Thinking:** Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

+ **Project Management:** Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficientutilizationof technical and administrative resources to achieve projectobjectives.

Top candidates will have:

+ Demonstrated and progressive experience in developing engineelectrical systemsforoff highwaymobile machinery.

+ Concurrent Product and NPI experience from the design role perspective

+ Electrical schematicand detailing experience using Creo

+ Experience releasing drawing packages using Teamcenter and Engineering Data System (EDS)

+ Experiencementoring juniorteam members and coachingtechnical skills.

**Additional Info** :

+ Location: Peoria, IL or Minneapolis, MN

+ Domestic relocation will be provided to Peoria, IL only to those who qualify.

+ ISE assignments are not available.

+ Visa sponsorship is not available.

+ Travel:upto 15% domestically.

+ This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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.

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:

January 6, 2026 - January 20, 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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