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.
Design Engineer
Mossville, IL
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.
Job Summary:
The Large Power System Division is currently seeking a Design Engineer who will design, develop, build, and implement new products, components, or technologies. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Large Power Systems Division's Integrated Drivetrain Friction, Clutch, and Brake Systems team as a Senior Design Engineer in Mossville, IL.
What you will do:
- Provide design and project leadership for clutch and brake systems and components in areas including product and process design and development.
- Work closely with Transmission and Axle platform teams to develop wet clutch and wet and dry brake component and system specifications and product offerings which differentiate Caterpillar Drivetrain products.
- Ensure product performance and quality for components including: wet and dry friction, reaction plates, rotating seals, springs, and thrust washers.
- Document and communicate requirements and results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.
- Contribute to the design, development, and validation of new Drivetrain transmissions, brakes, and controls systems.
- Support global teams and resources to collaborate on design, manufacturing, and sourcing efforts.
- Provide technical support for New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), and Aftermarket projects.
- Lead matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) and Rapid Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
- Identify innovation and development opportunities and develop proposals for strategic technology project funding.
- 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.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Skills you will have:
- Effective Communications: Working knowledge 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: Working 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: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
- Product Design and Development: Extensive knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum, preferably Mechanical, Agricultural, Applied Mechanics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Metallurgical Engineering curriculum
- Prior test and product development experience with drivetrain or powertrain components or systems including transmission or brake experience
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written, complemented by the ability to develop and deliver technical presentations.
- Ability to collect and efficiently organize detailed information.
- Test, data collection, and analysis capabilities using Minitab and spreadsheet & analytics tools
- Understanding of Caterpillar engineering drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Inspection and measurement system capability
- Advanced Failure Analysis understanding
- Design for Experiment understanding
- Project planning and costing
- High personal and professional ethics- Must be a self-starter that requires minimal supervision, anticipates issues, and takes appropriate action.
- The ability to work or lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions
Additional Information:
- This position is located in Mossville, IL.
- This position may require up to 10% travel.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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:
April 9, 2026 - April 23, 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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