Senior Design Engineer/Technologist

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.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine:

Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.

About the role:

As a Senior Design Engineer/Technologist, you will serve as an experienced, individual contributor on projects and you will be responsible for providing sound technical solutions to dealers and customers worldwide for their Design-To-Order (DTO) requirements in a manner that will ensure that products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability.

Additional information:

• Work location: Preferred location of Lafayette, IN with other locations of Houston, TX, Peoria, IL, and Griffin, GA
• Domestic relocation assistance IS available
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available
• Travel: Up to 10% including international travel.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the identification, analysis, and resolution of needs and problems for custom projects in the Oil and Gas market
• Develop concept and design of complex components, subsystems, and/or processes for customized engine/mechanical and package/generator set solutions
• Provide Project Specification review support for dealers and customers
• Provide Design-To-Order (DTO) quotes to dealers and internal customers
• Communicate technical information to dealers, customers, team members, suppliers, and other units
• Support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers, and suppliers on projects and opportunities
• Develop and maintain keen understanding of internal and external customer needs Support definition and value placed on new product features, functional and technical specifications and general product requirements.
• Understand and keep current on customer/dealer market and needs and understand how and why decisions are made within their work group and organization.
• Apply knowledge of products, technology, industry, etc., in support of Caterpillar, dealer and customer expectations and needs.
• Stay abreast of industry and technology changes and relate those changes to Caterpillar, dealer and customer needs.
• Work with internal Caterpillar departments to successfully execute order delivery to the dealer and customer.

What you will 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.

You will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology field with 6-8 plus years of experience, or equivalent experience of 10 plus years of progressively responsible job-related experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate effectively and to influence others in the work group, dealer personnel and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work on larger scale, more complex assignments and collaborate with other Caterpillar internal and external teams.

Top candidates will also have: 

• Strong intellectual curiosity with a flexible mindset
• Knowledge of Caterpillar Engine and/or Generator set products
• Previous DTO Engineering or A&I Engineering roles
• Excellent analytical skills, organizational skills, and communication skills
• Ability to perform complex assignments
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively
• Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate technical product performance and application knowledge.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills to develop a cooperative relationship with others inside the department, and especially field sales organizations, dealers, and customers.
• Good listening and communication skills with ability to work across regions and different functional areas
• Marketing and/or Product Group assignment
• Experience in EOMP internal tools and applications (ECC, CSQ, BW) and other online applications such as TMI, HVC, EDDC, etc

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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.

Posting Dates:

April 23, 2026 - May 6, 2026

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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