Design Engineer

About the role

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. LPSD designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains, and key engine systems. Products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services, and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

Role Definition

The Large Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join the G3500 Engine Platform team, located in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will provide critical support for New Technology Introduction (NTI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), factory support, and cost reduction initiatives for LPSD G3500 electric power engines. You will collaborate closely with the engine application teams, performance teams, and component teams to define program requirements and develop effective solutions.

What You Will Do

• New Technology Introduction (NTI) or New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering leadership support
• Managing Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects using Six Sigma DMAIC principles for - defining root cause, solution implementation and validation
• Ensure program functional requirements and cost targets are met
• Product price list configuration support
• Complete bill of material configuration management
• Lead engine hardware design direction by guiding L3 systems engineers
• Conducting DFMEA’s to drive validation requirements on product changes
• Conducting design reviews with a cross-functional audience
• Production factory build support
• APQP / CTS management / VDRA resolution
• ARC files / Product Structure management
• Supporting customer service and marketing inquiries
• Working with component support team, validation team, factory operations, application and installation, and customer service teams as needed to ensure robust product solutions.

What You Have

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree related to Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Analytical Thinking: Working 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: Working knowledge 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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Working 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: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Knowledge of large gas and/or diesel engine operation
• Software programs used frequently include, but not limited to: Creo, Team Center, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Caterpillar programs and processes (NPI, CPI, NTI, NSI)

Additional Information

• This position is based in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is NOT approved for this position.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• This position requires a 5-day in-office presence.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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 include: 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.