Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lafayette, IN
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 4, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $141k
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$200,963 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $175k 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 · Senior Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Design Engineer The Senior Design Engineer joins the Large Power Systems Division to lead the development of complex engine systems and components for the GCM34 gas engine, including Balance of Plant systems. Working within the medium speed engine family M20-M46, this role involves driving technical decisions throughout the product development lifecycle from concept through production. Key responsibilities include establishing design strategies, leading engineering analyses, simulations, and validation programs, and mentoring junior engineers. The successful candidate will utilize analytical thinking, effective communication, and technical excellence to manage multiple priorities and complex engineering challenges. Required skills include experience in mechanical systems design, system integration, and data analytics. The role focuses on solving technical problems related to engine performance, reliability, and manufacturability for large diesel and natural gas engines.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and development of complex engine systems and components from concept through production.
  • Establish technical approaches and design strategies to meet customer, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Drive engineering analyses, simulations, and validation programs to ensure product durability and performance.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, project teams, and external partners.
  • Coordinate cross-functional development activities with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product support organizations.
  • Analyze product and field performance data to identify trends and drive engineering enhancements.
  • Influence system architecture decisions and long-term product development roadmaps.
  • Manage product release activities and engineering changes while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience leading the design and development of mechanical systems, components, or products.
  • Experience independently driving product development activities from concept through validation and release.
  • Experience evaluating complex technical challenges and developing robust engineering solutions.
  • Experience coordinating technical activities across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder groups.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage technical risk, design tradeoffs, and engineering decision making throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Advanced knowledge of medium-speed engine design, development, integration, and performance optimization (preferred).
  • Experience leading the development of complex engine systems, power generation products, or large industrial equipment (preferred).

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