Design Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lafayette, IN
Salary
$97,530–$146,290 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 4, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $158,450–$219,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 131 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$192,710 across 125 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer The Design Engineer joins the Large Power Systems Division to develop the next generation of medium-speed engine platforms. This role focuses on creating innovative engineering solutions for the GCM34 gas engine, specifically regarding Balance of Plant systems in collaboration with the M20-M46 engine family. The engineer will manage the full product lifecycle from initial concept through validation and production release. Key responsibilities include creating engineering specifications, drawings, and models while translating customer requirements into technical solutions. The position requires proficiency in mechanical systems design, engineering analysis, simulations, and testing. Candidates must demonstrate technical excellence in solving complex industrial problems, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to ensure products meet reliability, cost, and performance objectives within the diesel and natural gas engine sector.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop engine systems, components, and related products from concept through production release.
  • Translate customer requirements regarding performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturing into technical solutions.
  • Create engineering specifications, drawings, models, and technical documentation to support product development.
  • Support engineering analyses, simulations, testing, and validation activities to ensure products meet design requirements.
  • Analyze test and operational data to identify opportunities for design improvements and enhanced performance.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and external engineering partners to develop and refine component designs.
  • Evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs while balancing quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives.
  • Support product release activities, engineering changes, and documentation updates.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience designing and developing mechanical systems, components, or products from concept through validation and release.
  • Experience analyzing technical data and applying engineering principles to solve technical challenges.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical, quality, cost, and timing considerations when making engineering decisions.
  • Extensive experience in analytical thinking, effective communication, and managing multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, and validation of medium-speed engines (preferred).
  • Experience developing products for combustion engines, power generation systems, or heavy equipment (preferred).

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