Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Peoria, IL
Salary
$112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted
12 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 79% of similar roles. Most pay $147,925–$200,963 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $174k 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 Hydraulics Engineer

The Senior Hydraulics Engineer joins the Earthmoving Hydraulic team to provide design control for hydraulic components used on Medium Wheel Loaders, Medium Tractors and Loaders, and Motor Grader products. This role involves leading the development of hydraulic components from concept to production, ensuring superior performance, durability, and serviceability while meeting cost and delivery targets. Key responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers to validate new solutions for New Product Introduction programs, managing project timelines for prototype development and lab testing, and supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning activities. The position requires technical excellence in product design, analytical thinking, and effective communication. Candidates must possess hydraulic skills in mobile machinery, specifically regarding valves, pumps, or motors for brake, transmission, fan, steering, or implement systems within mobile or agriculture equipment applications.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of hydraulic components from initial concept through to full production.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop and validate new hydraulic components for New Product Introduction programs.
  • Evaluate new products and technologies to improve design, cost, and performance.
  • Provide technical expertise to support Continuous Product Improvement and resolve field issues.
  • Support Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to meet time, cost, and quality requirements.
  • Manage project timelines including FMEA assessment, prototype development, lab testing, and machine validation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and manage multiple competing priorities within the engineering team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
  • Knowledge of product design and development from concept through to production.
  • Technical excellence in developing and providing solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, and priorities.
  • Effective communication skills to transmit and interpret ideas, information, and needs.
  • Analytical thinking skills to determine root causes and create alternative solutions.
  • Hydraulic skills and experience in mobile machinery on components and/or systems (preferred).
  • Hydraulic component or system development experience for valves, pumps, or motors (preferred).

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