Senior 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a Senior Design Engineer, you are responsible for delivering gear and shaft component solution for torque converter, transmission, axle to support NPI, cost reduction, etc. This include but not limited to lead component engineers deliver the component design and development solution, explore the innovative solution suitable for specific product requirement and supply base. You will broadly work w/ cross function team, including Drivetrain system engineering team, NPI team, purchasing team, receiving facility quality team, supply chain team, supplier, etc. to ensure goals are achieved.
 
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Lead Construction Industry related component projects, include but not limited to lead the component engineers to deliver components solution to satisfy system and machine team expectation, play a major role to interface with internal client and business partner, timely gather and respond to client feedback, guide component engineers focus and prioritize towards meeting client’s business need, manage project budget
•    Explore and apply new technology, design new component, improve manufacturing processes, document and promote team best practice, etc. Demonstrate strong customer focus to meet customer needs from PQVC
•    Lead gear and shaft component design, including but not limited to collect VOC, discuss and align requirements, 3D modeling, structure FEA analysis, design verification, 2D drawing, field follow, tear down, failure analysis, etc.
•    Lead gear and shaft component development, include but not limited to work w/ purchasing on quote and review, comprehensively assess the supply base and propose supplier, APQP, proceed Gateway review for sourcing decision, lead the development and validation, review PPAP, etc.
•    Provide engineering support to drivetrain gear & shaft component resourcing and development
•    Closely work with global cross function team, including but not limited to Drivetrain system engineering team, NPI team, global engineering experts, purchasing team, receiving facility quality team, receiving facility manufacturing team, supply chain team, supplier, etc. to deliver qualified drivetrain components for the broad machine products
•    The job involve global team night meeting and 10%-25% travel based on project need
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering/Material Processing Engineering or related engineering major
•    8 years + working experience on mechanical design and forging part development
•    Familiar with mechanical component design, such as FMEA, 3D modeling, structure FEA analysis, design verification, 2D drawing, OMSA, failure analysis, etc.
•    Good project management and risk management skill
•    Creative, strong intellectual curiosity, keep interest in continuous learn & improve, take challenge
•    Strong initiative and proactively planning
•    Strong presentation skill
•    Good written and verbal English communication skills
•    Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skill
•    Good Cero or similar CAD software experiences
 
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Gear & Shaft design background in construction/mining/energy/transportation machinery
•    Drivetrain system and related components design and manufacturing experiences, especially for gear and shaft component
•    Good knowledge of drivetrain system include torque converter, transmission and axle, etc.
•    Good manufacturing knowledge and experience on forging, HT, machining, inspection
 

 

Posting Dates:

April 17, 2026 - May 14, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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