Senior Design Engineer - Drivetrain Structural & Cast Component

Caterpillar Inc.

East Peoria, IL, US
Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite (5 days a week)
Drivetrain structural and cast components
Design fmeas and technical reviews
Analysis activities for new designs
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Drivetrain Structural & Cast Component team in East Peoria or Decatur, IL. The role involves designing components for drivetrain systems, managing multiple projects, and ensuring technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle

Job Summary

  • Caterpillar's Drivetrain team designs drivetrain systems and components used across Caterpillar machines and OEM applications, with the Structures, Castings, and Forgings team designing many of the parts used within those components.
  • The team provides design leadership through the entire lifecycle of the part, from concept to production implementation to production maintenance and supporting end customers.
  • Compensation and benefits offered may vary, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) savings plans, and an incentive bonus.

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Drivetrain Structural & Cast Component team in East Peoria or Decatur, IL. The role involves designing components for drivetrain systems, managing multiple projects, and ensuring technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Salary

Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drivetrain structural and cast components
  • Design FMEAs and Technical Reviews
  • Analysis activities for new designs
  • Supplier and purchasing team collaboration
  • Production part quality issue resolution
  • Engineering support to assembly facility
  • APQP activities participation

Nice-to-have

  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Managing multiple concurrent projects
  • Developing innovative technical solutions
  • Proficiency in Creo modeling and stress analysis
  • Experience with cast and/or forged components
  • Demonstrated use of DFMEAs, APQP, and PPAPs

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of job-related work experience
  • Proficient in Creo modeling and stress analysis
  • Experience designing cast and/or forged components
  • Demonstrate use of DFMEAs, APQP, and PPAPs

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