Design Engineer

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Role Definition

Caterpillars Drivetrain team designs drivetrain systems and components used across Caterpillar machines and OEM applications. The Structures, Castings, and Forgings team designs many of the parts used within those components. Those parts include axle housings, spindles, planet carriers, cases, clutch and brake components, amongst many others. The team is also a centralized resource for designing and validating drivetrain components that are exposed to ground-induced structural loads. Our team provides design leadership through the entire lifecycle of the part, from concept to production implementation to production maintenance and supporting our end customers.

This specific role includes:

• Completing mechanical design tasks under the direction of a senior engineer.

• Initial work will be on planet carriers, differential carriers, and internal torque converter parts. But potential to work on other part types in the future depending on needs.

What you will do

• Create new designs that meet all technical and business requirements.

• Complete stress, deflection, spline, and bolted joint design analysis tasks using standardized tools and processes.

• Review deviations to assess if nonconforming parts are acceptable to use.

• Review PPAP documentation for completeness and to ensure all risks are mitigated.

• Participate in CPPD and APQP activities with CAT and supplier team members.

• Coordinating print changes with detailing and releasing teams.

• Provide engineering support to local assembly facility.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Top Candidates will also have

• 3+ years of job-related work experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Creo modeling and stress analysis.

• Experience designing cast and/or forged components.

• Demonstrated use of DFMEAs, APQP, and PPAPs.

Additional Information

• This position will close 8/27/2025 at 11:59 pm.

• The location for this position is East Peoria, IL (Building KK) or Decatur, IL and r equires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule onsite.

• Relocation (domestic) assistance is available.

• Sponsorship is NOT available.

• This position may require less than 10% travel.

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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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