Senior UX_UI Designer

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that cares not only about the work we do but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. At Cat Digital, the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar, we leverage advanced analytics, telematics, and AI to deliver industry‑leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers.

Technology, Digital and Data

Senior UX Designer who thrives on simplifying complexity and works across the full product lifecycle—from concept through production—bringing intuitive, integrated experiences to users of heavy equipment and industrial software.

• Lead Human‑Centered Design activities from discovery through implementation.
• Partner with Product Managers to define customer problems, identify opportunities, and influence product strategy.
• Design user journeys, interaction models, workflows, and information architecture across machine, application, and connected experiences.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, interaction specifications, and production‑ready design documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure design intent is successfully implemented.
• Facilitate workshops and design sessions that align cross‑functional teams around customer needs.
• Advocate for Human‑Centered Design throughout the product development process.
• Contribute to and evolve design systems, interaction patterns, and UX best practices.
• Mentor designers and foster a collaborative design culture.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional experience in User Experience, Product Design, Human‑Centered Design, or a related field.
• Experience designing complex software, digital products, or connected systems.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking and end‑to‑end design process.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams including Product Management and Engineering.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience creating prototypes, user flows, journey maps, and design specifications.

• Experience designing products that combine hardware and software.
• Familiarity with Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) design principles.
• Experience with embedded systems or resource‑constrained platforms.
• Experience designing enterprises, industrial, manufacturing, robotics, construction, mining, agriculture, or automotive products.
• Experience with connected products and digital ecosystems.
• Familiarity with design systems and scalable component libraries.
• Experience using customer research and analytics to inform design decisions.

• Human Machine Interface (HMI) experience.
• Embedded software or firmware experience.
• Industrial equipment or heavy machinery experience.
• Internet of Things (IoT) or connected product experience.
• Motion design or interaction animation.
• Accessibility expertise.
• Design systems or Design Ops experience.

• Sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.

Pay range: $ – $.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.