Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Drivetrain & Powertrain Systems
Caterpillar
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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $182k for comparable roles.
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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 140 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $121,389–$183,140 across 131 roles with salary data.
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As a Senior Design Engineer on the Drivetrain Platform team within the Large Power Systems Division, you will take ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through production. You will design, develop, validate, and implement components for transmissions, axles, and driveline systems while collaborating with controls, software, manufacturing, and purchasing teams. Your daily work involves participating in DFMEA/PFMEA, performing structured problem-solving, analyzing test data, and resolving design issues to support manufacturing. The role requires expertise in designing mechanical systems operating under load, including rotating components like gears, bearings, and shafts, as well as electro-mechanical or automated systems. To succeed, you must possess technical excellence, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills. You will utilize CAD tools and engineering analysis methods to solve challenges for high-performance machinery operating in demanding real-world environments.
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