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.

Role Definition

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems - Drivetrain Division (IDT) designs and manufactures mechanical and electric drivetrain components and systems used across the full Cat machine product line. As a Design Engineer, the candidate will lead specific projects for drivetrain product maintenance engineering/factory support for the gears manufactured in various facilities worldwide. Other key responsibilities include supplier component sourcing/assurance of supply, supplier/assembly quality and cost reduction activities. Lastly, the role will support the development of continuous product improvement solutions and new product introduction for gears within drivetrain.

What you will do

Design responsibility for Upper & Lower Powertrain Gears

Support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects

Prioritize and complete detailed design activities

Collaborate with analysis and development teams to validate designs

Support creation and execution of technical plans to meet project deliverables

Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing for component development.

Perform product maintenance including factory support, sourcing projects and cost reduction initiatives

Communicate effectively with coworkers, management and business partners

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum

Skills you must have

Analytical 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.

Effective 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.

Managing 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.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates will also have

Minimum 6 years of professional level experience.

Master’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum

Previous role as a hardware design engineer

Gear manufacturing experience

Bevel Gear design and/or manufacturing experience

Material and/or Heat Treat related experience

Powertrain design, development, or product support experience

Proficient in Creo modeling (or similar solid modeling product)

Supplier collaboration

NPI and CPI experience

FMEA based validation process knowledge

Must possess strong collaborative & interpersonal skills and ability to work within a global network of process partners

Additional Information

This position will close 9/9/2025 at 11:59 pm.

The location for this position is East Peoria, IL (Building KK) and requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule onsite.

Relocation (domestic) assistance is available.

Sponsorship is NOT available.

This position may require less than 10% travel.

​Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2025 - September 9, 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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