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 

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Division (IDT) designs and manufactures mechanical and electric drivetrain components and systems used across a broad range of CAT machines. As a Senior Design Engineer, the candidate will support specific projects for product maintenance, continuous product improvement and new product introduction of drivetrain systems utilized in machines and power systems manufactured in various worldwide facilities. Key responsibilities include new product design, analysis, validation planning, factory support, supplier component sourcing/assurance of supply, supplier/assembly quality as well as cost management.  

What you will do

Drivetrain design responsibility for a family of products (Mechanical and Electric Drive).  

Technical resource for Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.  

Prioritize and complete detailed design activities.  

Collaborate with analysis/simulation and development teams to validate designs.  

Support creation and execution of technical plans to meet project deliverables.  

Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing for component development.   

Perform product maintenance including factory support.  

Communicate and present results to team members, internal clients and suppliers. 

 

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering 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. 

 

Top Candidates will also have 

Drivetrain design, development, or product support experience (transmissions, axles, gearboxes and/or electric motors/generators) 

Experience with key Drivetrain elements (gears, shafts, bearings, clutches and oil systems) 

Experience with New Product Development and/or Continuous Product Improvement 

Demonstrated ability to use a combination of analysis and test to solve problems 

Proficient in Creo modeling (or similar solid modeling product) 

FMEA based validation process knowledge 

Proficient in failure analysis 

 

Additional Information 

This position will close on 02/12/2025 

This position will be primarily located in South Milwaukee, WI (Global Mining) 

Additional location is East Peoria, IL (Building KK) 

Caterpillar currently offers flexibility through a hybrid work model, requiring onsite work 3 days per week. 

Domestic relocation is Available 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available 

Travel requirements will be less than 10%. 

 

Final details 

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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

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:

February 4, 2025 - February 12, 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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