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’s Large Engine Center in Lafayette has an exciting opening for a Design Engineer to support global manufacturing of large 3500 diesel and DGB (Dynamic Gas Blending) engines. Our design engineers serve in roles that include onsite engineering production support for 3500 diesel and/or DGB engines. This may include conducting assembly fit ups of new designs, providing feedback to design engineers, and gathering input on designs from manufacturing engineers and assembly technicians. This input can come in many forms such as CI (Continuous Improvement) cards, AQEs (All Quality Events), and ECRs (Engineering Change Requests).
Our design engineers are expected to manage these requests and resolve them in a timely manner. The use of 3D modeling and visualization tools is also a necessity. These tools are used to verify new designs and explore other alternatives. The candidate will also assist in evaluation of engineering design deviations and change requests by other departments. In this role, you will advance your engineering skills, assembly/manufacturing skills, communication skills, report development and networking skills. This specific role includes hands-on factory support for 3500 diesel and/or DGB engines manufactured in the Lafayette facility. This position will also provide the opportunity to work on projects within the 3500 Cat Machine Applications team by participating in CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) teams and other special projects.
The successful candidate will interact with a global team and have strong communication skills both written and spoken with desired skills in basic engineering tools including MS Excel, MS Office, Pro/E(Creo), Teamcenter, EDS, VisMockup and drawing standards; an understanding of Visual Basic, Power BI, and SAP business systems would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
Provides technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service and other departments to solve the more difficult problems
Works closely with technicians, plant personnel, and suppliers regarding product design, test and production schedule dates
Provides engineering support for Quality Holds and Go See Act events.
Refines and improves product designs by investigating and developing solutions to product design problems
Works with customers, dealers, and other departments throughout the resolution process
Initiates and develops plans for implementing changes through production release
Provides leadership to drafting personnel and assembly engineers
Provides guidance to Assemblers and Test Engineers during product build-up and testing
Ensures proper maintenance of production drawings.
Standardized PML film requirements at Lafayette and document how other facilities handle PML film requirements.
Reviews PML-related AQEs to prevent recurring issues across all platforms
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accredited Engineering, Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
Must have strong problem-solving skills, a good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, and good communications skills
Able to work self-directed and in a team environment
Top Candidates will also have:
Experience working on engines
Advanced computer skills
Familiarity with CPI process and DMAIC structure (able to lead CPI/LEPI projects)
Understanding of PML System Support & Audits to proactively prevent AQEs
Power BI Experience
Clean and reshape data in Power Query from various databases
Ability to write in DAX code (Power BI language) to create measures, calculated tables, and analytical logic
Troubleshoot errors, maintain, and validate existing reports
Gather and interpret user requirements to design clear, effective report visuals
Systems Knowledge (for existing Power BI reports):ECRs, VDRAs, CI Cards, CPI, OASIS/PRWB Order Consists, JRS, PML, CTS (PACN, PLCN & Shop Changes)
Potential New Report Development: MESA, AQE
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
March 13, 2026 - March 19, 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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