Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical Components

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 IDES

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary

Caterpillar’s Low Voltage Motor and Generator Team is responsible for designing the motors and generators that power electric drivetrains across Caterpillar machines. As the shift toward electrification accelerates, the team is expanding its portfolio to include a comprehensive range of electric components. In the position of Senior Design Engineer, you will spearhead the development of next-generation motor and generator components, while also enhancing the performance, cost-effectiveness, and durability of existing products.

What You Will Do

- Lead the mechanical design and development of motor and generator components and assemblies, balancing performance, durability, cost, manufacturability, and serviceability.

- Apply mechanical design principles including component design, materials selection, thermal-mechanical interfaces, tolerances, and design for manufacturing to develop robust electric machine hardware.

- Collaborate with system, electrical, machine, manufacturing, and validation teams to translate product requirements into detailed mechanical component and assembly requirements.

- Lead design analysis and product risk management activities, including FMEA, to identify potential failure modes, develop mitigation strategies, and define verification requirements.

- Drive comprehensive design reviews throughout the product lifecycle using engineering analysis, simulation, prototype builds, physical testing, and cross-functional input to mature designs and resolve technical issues.

- Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, supply chain, quality, and other engineering teams to successfully implement new designs, manufacturing processes, and product changes.

- Partner with simulation and validation teams to develop and execute test plans that demonstrate structural integrity, durability, thermal performance, and mechanical robustness while meeting project timing, cost, and quality objectives.

What You Will Have

- Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Analytical Thinking: Extensive 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: Extensive 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: Extensive 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: Extensive Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
- Product Design - MFG: Extensive Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
- Product Design and Development: Extensive Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Additional Information

- This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability
- Domestic relocation is available
- Visa Sponsorship is not available
- 20% or less travel is expected

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.

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Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

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Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

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401(k) savings plans*

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Health Savings Account (HSA)*

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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

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Health Lifestyle Programs*

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Employee Assistance Program*

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Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

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Career Development*

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Incentive bonus*

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Disability benefits

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Life Insurance

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Parental leave

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Adoption benefits

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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:
October 5, 2026 - October 19, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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