Senior Engineer - Design (Mechanical)

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 within Dealer growth and Retail Solutions (DG&RS) team of Caterpillar, you will be responsible for design and development of diesel, gas generator systems and sub-systems. You will be integral part of mechanical design team which work on concepting, designing and development of Base frame, Enclosure, Radiator, control panel, breaker panel, exhaust lines, air intake & fuel systems. This position directly impacts Caterpillar’s current and future generator products developed for various markets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• An experienced Design lead on complex projects and assignments for end-to-end design and development of Diesel and Gas generator sets.
• This will involve Genset system design comprising generator layout assemblies from Concept selection to designing sub systems/components like Base frame, Enclosure, Control panel, Breaker panel, Air Intake, Exhaust, Fuel & Cooling systems for Structural, Noise and Thermal requirements.
• You will also perform Design calculations, detailed design, Validation using CAE tools, review of drawings and assisting facility on proto builds.
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detailed design documents by collaborating with SMEs, Project Leads, Electrical and Mechanical engineers.
• Mentor and develop other engineers in the team
• Create new CAD models and drawings for systems, sub-systems, assemblies, and components using Creo.

 Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering from accredited Indian or Global Engineering schools
• Minimum experience of 10 years in mechanical component design from concept till manufacturing.
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills.
• Good understanding of structural, thermal & Airflow calculations and material selection.
• Must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and have an extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Flexible to travel globally which is of 10% of the work

Desired Qualification:  

• Working knowledge on Noise & Cooling system modelling, design and development – Architecture 
• Proficiency with generator design & development including Testing.
• Strong knowledge of various manufacturing processes, DFMEA and PFMEA concepts.
• Ability to perform complex assignments.
• Enjoys working in a fast paced, technically challenging environment.

Additional : This job requires 5days in a week working from office.

 

Posting Dates:

November 13, 2026 - November 26, 2026

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

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