Senior Design Engineer

## Senior Design Engineer Apply:
USA - IN
- Lafayette
- Mfg C:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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** Career Area:
** Engineering
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the 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, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
** About LPSD
** The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat machine applications worldwide.
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* Job Summary:

** The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has an opening for a
** Senior Design Engineer
** responsible for leadership and execution of Mechanical Engineering Design to Order (DTO) projects for the Lafayette Engine Center (LEC).  This position will be responsible for engaging with both internal and external partners to ensure the proper design, integration, and application of 3500, C175, and 3600/C280 genset mechanical systems for Marine, Oil & Gas, and Electric Power markets.

This position will involve many aspects of the engineering discipline and requires excellent analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts.  The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in large engine and genset design, application, and system integration.  Additionally, he or she will have well developed people skills with the ability to lead teams to identify and implement solutions to complex engineering problems.  

Top candidates will have a deep understanding of the large engine genset mechanical systems and experience addressing customer concerns with urgency and accuracy.
** This position will close on 11/15/2026 at 11:59pm ET.*
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* What you will do:

*** Primarily individual contributor work focused on medium to high complexity DTO projects (custom design of engines and gensets)
* Design of custom mechanical systems for engines and gensets including bases, couplings, engine & genset attachments, and generator mountings & alignment.
* Provide technical leadership on DTO projects for self and others
* Evaluate new project opportunities and develop solutions and improvements to deliver on customer design requirements.
* Communicate results to internal customers, suppliers, team members, and business unit leadership
* Acknowledge and raise customers' and management's awareness of trade-offs between time, cost, and quality    
** Degree Requirement:
** Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Materials Science, or Engineering Technology curriculum    
** Top Candidates will also have:
*** Engineering experience with gas or diesel engines and/or genset mechanical systems, and troubleshooting of those systems
* Experience with couplings, bases, and generator mechanical design and integration/installation in gensets
* Experience with mechanical design using Creo or other 3D modeling software
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
* Technical team leadership and experience
* Strong analytical skills with examples of developing solutions to engineering problems
* Demonstrated customer focus with examples of addressing customer concerns with a sense of urgency
* Master's or other advanced degree in Engineering or Business…