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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.\nAbout Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):\nWe design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.\nJob Summary\nAs a Design Engineer, you will help shape the next generation of Caterpillar's medium-speed engine platforms and related systems by developing innovative engineering solutions for the GCM34 gas engine including Balance of Plant (BOP) in close collaboration with overall medium speed engine family M20-M46. In this role, you will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to design, validate, and deliver products that meet customer needs while advancing performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Based on the hiring manager's description, Design Engineers are responsible for creating new products and components and taking designs from concept through validation and release.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDesign and develop engine systems, components, and related products from concept through production release.\n\nTranslate customer, performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturing requirements into technical solutions.\n\nCreate engineering specifications, drawings, models, and technical documentation supporting product development efforts.\n\nCollaborate with suppliers and external engineering partners to develop and refine component designs.\n\nSupport engineering analyses, simulations, testing, and validation activities to ensure products meet design requirements.\n\nAnalyze test and operational data to identify opportunities for design improvements and enhanced product performance.\n\nPartner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, controls, and application engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.\n\nParticipate in design reviews and contribute technical recommendations for product and component improvements.\n\nSupport product release activities, engineering changes, and documentation updates.\n\nApply structured problem-solving methods to address technical challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nEvaluate technical risks and tradeoffs while balancing quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives.\n\nStay current on emerging technologies, engineering tools, and industry trends to support future product innovation.\n\nDegree Requirement\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.\n\nWhat You Will Have\nAnalytical Thinking: Extensive experience and 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.\n\nEffective Communications: Extensive experience and 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.\n\nManaging Multiple Priorities: Extensive experience and 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.\n\nTechnical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\n\nAdditional Requirements\nExperience designing and developing mechanical systems, components, or products.\n\nExperience supporting product development activities from concept through validation and release.\n\nExperience analyzing technical data and applying engineering principles to solve technical challenges.\n\nExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.\n\nDemonstrated ability to balance technical, quality, cost, and timing considerations when making engineering decisions.\n\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\nDemonstrated expertise in the design, development, and validation of medium-speed engines.\n\nExperience developing products for combustion engines, power generation systems, heavy equipment, or other complex industrial applications.\n\nExperience performing engineering analysis, simulation, testing, or validation activities.\n\nUnderstanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic system integration.\n\nExperience working with suppliers or external engineering partners during product development.\n\nExperience supporting manufacturing, product launch, or engineering change activities.\n\nKnowledge of product lifecycle management processes and tools.\n\nExposure to engineering metrics, KPIs, dashboards, or data-driven decision making.\n\nExperience utilizing emerging technologies, digital engineering tools, or AI-enabled engineering solutions.\n\nAdditional Information\nThis position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.\n\nInternational travel up to 5% is possible.\n\nRelocation is available for this position.\n\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.\n\nThis Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.\nAt the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\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 21, 2026 - November 4, 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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