Senior Design Engineer

Career Area Engineering 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 Caterpillar has a great opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join the Drivetrain engineering team and contribute to helping our customers build a better more sustainable world You d be working with transmissions found in machines such as wheel loaders telehandlers and backhoe loaders You ll be able to act as a drivetrain specialist within the Building Construction Products Division directing and participating in a variety of topics and all elements of the design and development process You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your excellent analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts and processes whilst staying up to date with the industry As Senior Design Engineer your responsibilities may include but are not limited to Identifying needs gathering requirements defining problems completing complex analyses and resolving complex technical issues in line with requirements and customer expectations Playing a key role in ensuring the quality reliability performance and durability expected of our superior products by our customers Making a leading contribution to concept designs design realisation verification test and validation planning for complex components subsystems or processes Deploying your significant technical expertise to lead or support new product concepts product improvements and complex engineering projects Identifying design risks evaluating alternate solutions and proactively resolving challenges to balance all stakeholder business and customer expectations along the way Work directly with different units suppliers customers and or other teams to define problems and collaborate to reach solutions Anticipating and proactively engaging with challenges helping reinforce the culture of acting with a sense of urgency to serve our customers Effectively communicating technical information project updates and challenges in a clear and accurate manner to diverse audiences Making decisions that may affect the whole team the associated timebound deliverables and may also impact customers dealers suppliers costs quality and customer perception NB The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles Bachelor s degree in Mechanical engineering or at least 6 - 12 years equivalent relevant experience such as working as a senior design engineer or leading technical design activities Ability to self-start effectively manage time manage multiple objectives in parallel and be highly effective with minimal oversight Significant experience in detailed design and development and production launch of drivetrain transmissions transmission sub-systems and transmission components Demonstrable design and development experience with countershaft hystat planetary transmissions Hydraulic systems hydraulic component integration valves pumps motors wet clutches Gears planetary helical bevel spur shafts bearings and housings Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting CATERPILLAR Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment creating innovative cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world we work in That s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build What will Caterpillar do for you From day one you re set up to thrive at Caterpillar helpful training relatable mentors global experience competitive salary package work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company You power is our success and we are committed to empowering yours After all when your work can impact the entire world it s important to do work that matters Posting Dates November 4 2025 - November 11 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community