Design Engineer

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.

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important for us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. Its rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

About the role:
The key role of a Design Engineer is to provide overall support to the Reman Drivetrain Product Team. In this role, the Design Engineer will gain knowledge of the entire Reman Drivetrain product line along with an understanding of the remanufacturing process. The role will also include some project work, which will usually be of short duration and work results will affect those working on the same project or assignment. Challenges include applying theory, learning procedures, and understanding the technology.

In addition, the Design Engineer will take responsibility for Engineering Change Management for the group. The individual will provide change management process leadership through proper engineering change control and coordination. The candidate will be responsible for prioritizing the implementation of

product changes from the engineering design teams. This role requires innovative and motivated individuals to collaborate with peers and leadership to drive continuous improvement. This position provides great cross functional exposure, as you would be working with various internal teams from Engineering, Operations, and Purchasing.

What you will do:

• Assist team members in the evaluation of new products, processes, or systems
• Manage day to day group activities with the EDCI team
• Perform engineering print maintenance/management
• Support manufacturing and operations groups as first line product support.
• Support team members in on-going life cycle activities, including product cancellations, part consolidations, etc.
• Support the facility safety initiatives
• Collaborate with facility groups to manage and execute implementation of engineering changes at Reman facility
• Develop and maintain a robust change control process to minimize negative impact to inventory
• Maintain and track current Reman Components
• Identify engineering changes that will impact core material
• Identify required processes that may be required to maintain current core inventory

Education Requirement:

• Requires a bachelors degree in engineering curriculum, preferably Mechanical or Agricultural.

What you will have:

• Analytical Thinking: Working 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 knowledge 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 judgements as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Working knowledge with given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Working knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design MFG: Working knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Top Candidates will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of company and supplier personnel.
• Knowledge of current Reman manufacturing specifications, practices, and processes.
• Working understanding of the various manufacturing/logistics systems and how they Interrelate.
• Working knowledge or Caterpillar engineering systems such as PRWB and Creo
• Engineering Print Release Processes knowledge
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Caterpillar Lower Powertrain, Transmission, Hydraulic System, or Torque Converter Design and Analysis experience
• Manufacturing and Test related experience
• Structural Fatigue Testing experience or exposure
• Awareness of APQP, Team Center, or Work flow processes and tools

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance IS available for this role.
• This role is located in Fargo, ND.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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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

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:

July 2, 2025 - July 16, 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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