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.

Job Summary:    

Join our dynamic Tracked Products Engineering Heavy Structures team as a Design Engineer for Electric Rope Shovels, Draglines and Hydraulic Mining Shovel products. In this thrilling role, you'll dive into the design and analysis of cutting-edge components, working closely with top-tier manufacturers and suppliers. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, driving New Product Introductions (NPI), collaborating on New Supplier Introductions, and spearheading Continuous Product Improvements (CPI). Your expertise will ensure our products remain at the pinnacle of excellence, while you also play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards.

What You Will Do:

Create design concepts and drawings of complex structural systems that meet functional and technical requirements, cost and weight goals, quality initiatives, and manufacturing process requirements.Perform fatigue analysis on the concept using Creo Simulate.Support validation activities such as test and field trials.Support and lead APQP activities.Collaborate with external suppliers and internal manufacturing facilities, engineering partners, and the core Product Group.

Education requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Technical Excellence:

Skilled in developing durable heavy-structure designs that consistently meet engineering and performance requirements.Proficient in using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software to simulate and analyze structural behavior under various load conditions, optimizing designs for durability and efficiency.Provide and guide technical solutions by advising others, resolving issues with subject matter experts, and applying strong problem-solving skills.Mentor and coach team members to enhance technical competence and promote effective, business-aligned solutions.Demonstrate accountability by owning personal technical performance and encouraging responsibility in others.

Product Design - MFG:

Knowledge collaborating with suppliers to optimize designs for ease of manufacturability.Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and quality assurance, to align design objectives with manufacturing capabilities.Develop and evaluate product improvement plans for senior management, ensuring designs meet functional requirements and incorporate customer feedback.Advise and train teams on advanced tools, design methodologies, and product functionality across multiple initiatives.Oversee complex design processes by coordinating resources, managing costs, and aligning outcomes with business goals.

Product Design and Development:

Create innovative and effective design solutions that fulfill product functional requirements.Conduct thorough analysis and selection of materials to ensure product durability, performance, and cost-effectiveness, considering factors like strength, weight, and environmental impact.Establish organizational standards and introduce innovative techniques to streamline complex product and service development.Supervise diverse product portfolios, guiding design, prototyping, and proof-of-concept efforts to validate new ideas.Advise on complex design challenges, ensuring efficient, effective solutions aligned with business objectives.

Effective Communication:

Adapt documents and presentations to suit the intended audience.Communicate with empathy and assertiveness when expressing needs or defending positions.Engage effectively across all levels of the organization using appropriate methods of persuasion to gain alignment.

Top candidates will also have:

Electric Rope Shovel, Dragline, or Hydraulic Mining Shovel product knowledge.Familiarity with Caterpillar Engineering Systems (Teamcenter, HVC, EDS, etc.).Background in NPI or CPI programs.Involvement in executing APQP.

Additional Information:    

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Tucson, AZ office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require 10% travel.

      

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive Base SalaryAnnual incentive bonus plan*Medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsurancePaid parental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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

Posting Dates:

July 30, 2025 - August 13, 2025

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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