Design Engineer, Package Integration

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lafayette, IN
Salary
$97,530–$146,290 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 5, 2026

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Below market

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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $137,750–$216,250 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $177k 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, Package Integration

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer- Package Integration The Design Engineer- Package Integration joins the Large Power Systems Division Core Packaging group to concept and design mechanical systems that meet specific performance, quality, and cost targets. This role involves resolving complex design issues, managing team workloads, and leading project initiatives to ensure product development excellence. Key responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers on design and cost evaluations, supporting product validation, and communicating technical information accurately. The successful candidate will utilize skills in analytical thinking, computer-aided design and engineering, and product design for manufacturing. Required competencies include experience with specialized graphics programs, system integration, and fabrication design. The role specifically addresses the technical challenges of designing large diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains, and key engine systems for power generation, industrial, marine, and rail applications.

What you'll do

  • Concept and design mechanical systems that meet performance, quality, and cost targets.
  • Resolve complex design issues and serve as the primary point of contact for shop support.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate design, manufacturing processes, costs, and deviations.
  • Lead component and supplier strategy initiatives to improve product development.
  • Support product validation and ensure robust designs are delivered on time.
  • Manage team workload and lead specific project initiatives.
  • Communicate technical information accurately and succinctly to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
  • Approximately 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Extensive experience with computer-aided design tools to produce, analyze, simulate, and test product design drafts.
  • Extensive knowledge of product design processes to convert customer and market requirements into designs.
  • Working knowledge of product features to design and develop new products from concept through production.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, and groups while prioritizing time and tasks.
  • Master’s degree in an Engineering or relevant field (preferred).
  • Experience with fabrication design, system integration, factory support, or supplier strategy (preferred).

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