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.
Role Definition
Designs, develops, builds, and implements new components, products, or technologies.
Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end design and development of cab industry design, layout and operator interface systems for new machine platforms.
• Translate user needs, ergonomic principles, and brand identity into innovative and manufacturable design solutions.
• Develop and validate concepts using 3D tools, mock-ups, and simulation software.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of cab systems.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and design reviews to refine interface layouts and control placements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and internal design guidelines.
• Prepare and present design documentation, specifications, and technical reports.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and quality targets.
• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
Degree Requirement
Degree required, requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking: 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: Understanding 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: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
Posting Dates:
December 18, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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