Senior Design Engineer

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, in the places where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role

Summary:

As a Senior Design Engineer in the Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), you will play a key role in shaping the concept, development, and design of complex components, subsystems, and processes while strengthening your analytical expertise and engineering mastery. In this role, you will collaborate with global teams, provide technical guidance and leadership, contribute to project planning and execution, stay current with emerging technologies, mentor and coach team members, and expand your professional network.

This position is part of the Electrical Systems & Controls group in Mossville, Illinois, with responsibility for the design and project management of tasks related to large diesel and gas engines. Projects typically originate as New Product Introduction (NPI) or Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) initiatives and often involve urgent deadlines.

• Develop and support detailed designs aligned with requirements established through collaboration with engine platform teams.
• Communicate design requirements and deadlines to off‑site engineering detailers to ensure timely delivery.
• Partner with manufacturing suppliers (APQP), procure prototype materials, and validate functionality through on‑engine fit‑ups.
• Assist with field validation activities and resolve warranty‑related issues.
• Present project outcomes to management through stakeholder updates and design reviews.
• Perform limited travel to Caterpillar facilities and/or customer sites for validation, debugging, and issue resolution.
• Responsible for Creo design of engine electrical harnesses, enclosures, brackets, and related system components.
• Design electrical harnesses, brackets, panels, enclosures, telematics, sensor mounts, and engine upgrade kits/solutions for Offshore Petroleum and Marine engines.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience in large engine or machine design and development, or in electronics design and component validation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine root causes of organizational problems and create alternative solutions.
• Effective Communications: Strong understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, and activities, making effective judgments for prioritization and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge of a technology and its application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer‑Aided Design & Engineering: Ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts using specialized graphics programs.
• Product Design - MFG: Ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development: Ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience in engine application system design (Marine, Petroleum, Machine, Electric Power, Gas, or Aftertreatment).
• Deep knowledge of Caterpillar Gas and DGB engines.
• Proven ability to enhance bracket and structural designs using FEA, vibration analysis, FMEA, field…