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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.\nDesign Engineer - Rock Tools\nRole Definition\nDesigns, develops, validates, and improves Tricone bits & DTH hammer. Responsible for delivering durable, manufacturable, cost-effective solutions that improve drilling performance, wear life, reliability, and customer value. The role combines engineering fundamentals, wear technology, field performance, simulation, and manufacturing knowledge to develop and continuously improve Rock Tools products.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign and develop Tricone bits & DTH hammer and associated Rock Tools components.\nDevelop next-generation tricone bit solutions by establishing product KPIs and incorporating relevant advances in Rock Tools design, manufacturing, and technology.\nLead/support global field trials and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) activities for DTH hammers and bits.\nTranslate customer applications, drilling conditions, field performance, and failure information into robust design requirements and product improvements.\nApply wear mechanisms, engineering fundamentals, GD&T, material selection, and manufacturing-process knowledge to optimize designs.\nUtilize FEA, wear simulation, engineering calculations, and test data to evaluate and optimize product performance.\nCreate and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical/product documentation.\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), quality, cost reduction, and field issue resolution.\nCollaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, validation, product support, and commercial teams to deliver manufacturable and cost-effective solutions.\nWork with suppliers to improve design, product performance, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness. Supplier collaboration is also identified as an important Rock Tools responsibility internally.\nAnalyze field failures and performance trends to identify root causes and recommend corrective design actions.\nDrive innovation by challenging existing designs and identifying opportunities to improve drilling performance, durability, wear life, and cost.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.\n3+ years of product design/development experience preferred.\nExperience in Rock Tools, drilling products, mining equipment, wear components, or similar heavy-duty products preferred.\nDemonstrated experience taking engineering designs from concept through validation and implementation.\nDesired Technical Competencies\nWorking knowledge of tribology, metallurgy, wear mechanisms, material selection, and heat treatment.\nBasic understanding of Rock Tools manufacturing processes, with willingness to develop deeper product and process knowledge.\nExperience with Creo, Teamcenter, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawings.\nExposure to FEA, wear simulation, engineering calculations, and design optimization.\nUnderstanding of drilling applications, rock-tool interaction, and basic failure analysis.\nAbility to interpret analysis and simulation results and apply them to product design improvements.\nGood analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nSkill Descriptors\nAnalytical Thinking & AI Utilization\nAbility to analyze complex engineering problems using data, simulations, field performance information, and structured problem-solving techniques. Applies analytical and AI-enabled tools to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, quantify risks, and make informed design decisions that improve durability, reliability, and customer value.\nTechnical Excellence & Innovation\nApplies engineering expertise in undercarriage systems, wear technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to solve technical challenges. Continuously develops technical knowledge, drives innovation, challenges conventional solutions, and contributes to product performance, reliability, and cost improvements.\nComputer-Aided Design & Engineering\nAbility to utilize Creo, Teamcenter, FEA, durability analysis, and simulation tools to develop, analyze, validate, and optimize product designs. Applies digital engineering methods to improve design quality, reduce development risk, and accelerate product development.\nProduct Design & Development\nAbility to design, develop, validate, and implement undercarriage products from concept through production. Supports NPI, CPI, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives while delivering solutions that improve performance, wear life, reliability, and customer value.\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:\nNovember 3, 2026 - November 10, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? 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