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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.\nRole Definition:\nThis position is within Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division and is part of the team that develops advanced high-pressure fuel systems for Caterpillar diesel engines. You will join a diverse team developing fuel injector design and performance for new engine applications. This role requires a hands-on presence and offers experience in detailed design, structural and hydraulic analysis, production testing, and mechatronics control strategy development. This role also works closely with external suppliers, as well as Caterpillar manufacturing, assembly, and test team members.\nWhat You Will Do:\nAssignments are project oriented and incorporate knowledge of current technology as well as an understanding of the entire design and product validation process.\nTakes responsibility for the design concept and design layout using the computer graphics system. Performs design calculations and participates in design decisions. Along with the supporting technical team, provides technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service and other areas.\nConducts hands-on testing using test benches to measure performance, verify design functionality, identify failures, calibrate components, and validate product durability.\nWorks with considerable latitude in coordinating and providing design expertise. Refines and improves product designs by conducting investigations and developing solutions. Receives exposure to complex design processes. Consults with engineers to determine work objectives and the means to achieve them.\nRequires familiarity with the stages of production approval and release, and the review and dispositioning of design deviations and change requests. Provides technical leadership for Designers, Layout Drafters, Drafting Technicians and off-site drafting support. Maintains close communication with Assemblers and Test Engineers during product build and test.\nEnhances the integrity of the product in the worldwide marketplace by ensuring superior performance, durability, reliability, quality, and serviceability. \nAdheres to established standards, policies, and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc.\nDegree Requirement:\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.\nWhat Skills You Have:\nAnalytical 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.\nSeeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.\nOrganizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.\nIdentifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.\nQuantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.\nApproaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.\nChooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.\nEffective 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.\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\nManaging 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.\nRecognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.\nObtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.\nCompletes current work according to assigned priorities.\nResponds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.\nPerforms at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nProvides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.\nEffectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.\nApplies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.\nApplies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.\nHelps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.\nComputer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.\nCoaches others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections.\nPresents complex products and systems graphically.\nPerforms manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.\nDirects the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space.\nConsults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.\nCompares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views.\nProduct Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.\nDevelops improvement plans for senior management and evaluates the outcome of the design against the functionality.\nAdvises others on the development of multiple products and their functionality.\nTrains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design.\nMonitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met.\nEvaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses.\nControls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination.\nProduct Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.\nBuilds three-dimensional models with basic materials.\nCommunicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.\nTests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.\nUses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.\nAssists in building a complex prototype of product.\nTop Candidates May Have:\nDemonstrated ability to work independently with a strong drive for results.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills in team-oriented environments.\nProficiency in Creo modeling, intermediate-level Excel, and Minitab or other data analysis experience and design tasks.\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the Pontiac, IL facility.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is NOT provided.\nPlease ensure you frequently sign in to your Candidate Home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for: https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers\nSummary Pay Range:\n$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 6, 2026 - October 13, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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