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 Inc. seeks Engineer-Design at its facility located at 1300 4H Park Road, Pontiac, Illinois 61764.
Design and validate components for CPI issue resolution. Lead and support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) programs. Review and approve process change notices (PCN), deviations, and PPAP’s. Conduct bench endurance testing for validation of design changes or component resourcing. Responsible for product maintenance support including drawing releases. Identify and implement enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes. Monitor sophisticated equipment and process reliability, identify and address problem areas. Lead engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities. Develop and use control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence. Consult on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection. Assess and report unusual or new safety hazards or violations and initiate corrective action. Participate in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies. Select and optimize specific methodologies for specific products. Evaluate benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies. Select and utilize tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment. Assess and validate decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Design, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field plus 6 years of experience in manufacturing design and processes or related occupation.
Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Microsoft based programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Project, or Visio; (2) Computer aided, engineering programs such as Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD; (3) 8D Principles for RCCA, Troubleshooting, & Issue Resolution; and (4) APQP Documentation to support production releasing components.
Summary Pay Range:
$105,934.00 - $143,520.00
Compensation and benefits 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
Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Engineer-Design / R0000327812 #]. #LI-DNI
This position requires working onsite five days a week.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:
September 30, 2025 - January 29, 2026
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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