Senior Design Engineer - Oil & Gas

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 SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, 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.

About the Role:

The Senior Design Engineer designs, develops, builds, and implements new products, components, or technologies.

Additional Information:

• Travel: up to 10%
• This role is based out of Fort Worth, TX
• This role does not offer relocation
• This position requires working onsite five days a week

What You Will Do:

• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Materials Science or equivalent from an accredited program
• Five or more years of demonstrated experience designing and releasing new products, components, or technologies from concept through production, including translating functional requirements into detailed design documentation
• Demonstrated experience in leading, planning, coordinating, and executing prototype builds, testing, and analysis; able to document results and drive design improvements
• Extensive knowledge of computer-aided design and engineering tools used to produce, analyze, simulate, and test product design drafts (2D/3D models, drawings, and specifications)
• Experience participating in make/buy analyses for product components and providing technical input to sourcing decisions
• Ability to support supplier development and supplier performance through technical reviews, requirement clarification, and issue resolution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports as needed

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Proficient in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, detailed design, and production‑ready drawings
• Experienced in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate structural integrity and optimize component performance
• Strong understanding of fabrication standards and manufacturing techniques common to oil & gas equipment
• Demonstrated effective communication skills

What You Will Have:

• 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
• 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

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

Posting Dates:

April 8, 2026 - April 21, 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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