Design Engineer

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Engineering

Design Engineer in Mossville, IL joining the Operator Systems Engineering division as part of the Cab Climate System team. You will have a direct impact on ensuring machine operators remain safe, comfortable, and productive. The successful candidate will design, develop, and release mobile HVAC‑related components and systems, and will participate in requirements gathering, functional specification creation, DFMEA & PFMEA exercises, validation planning, and troubleshooting activities.

• Design, develop, build, and implement new components, products, or technologies used in machine cab climate systems.
• Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detailed design documents, 3D models, and 2D prints.
• Organize, coordinate, and execute the building, testing, and analysis of prototype HVAC components and systems.
• Support field quality issue investigations through inspection of failed parts.

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions.
• Effective Communications: Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information through appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments on prioritizing and time allocation.
• Computer‑Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate, and test product design drafts.
• Product Design and Development: Ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

• Experience designing, testing, or building thermodynamic components and systems such as HVAC, battery thermal management, refrigeration, heat transfer, or similar.
• Knowledge of thermal system simulation software.

• Work location:
  
  Mossville, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: up to 10% domestic and international.
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M‑F).
• Relocation is available for this position.

$97,530.00 - $

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• 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

Posting Dates:
February 13, 2026 - February 27, 2026

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

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