Design Engineer - Drivetrain & Powertrain Systems

## Design Engineer - Drivetrain & Powertrain Systems Apply:
East Peoria, Illinois:
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.
** Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself**  ## Design the Future of Heavy Equipment Powertrain Technology Are you an experienced
** Mechanical Engineer, Powertrain Engineer, Drivetrain Engineer, Product Development Engineer, or Systems Engineer
** looking to work on large-scale machines that impact industries around the world?  The
** Drivetrain Platform Team
** within Caterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division (IDES) is seeking a highly motivated
** Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
** to lead the design and development of advanced
** transmissions, axles, driveline systems, and powertrain components
** from concept through production.  This opportunity is ideal for engineers with experience in
** automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, robotics, automation, off-highway vehicles, agricultural equipment, defense systems, or other complex mechanical systems
** operating under demanding conditions. In this role, you'll take ownership of critical drivetrain systems, collaborate with global engineering teams, and help shape the next generation of high-performance machinery.  ##

What You Will Do
* Design, develop, validate, and release
** transmissions, axles, driveline systems, and mechanical powertrain components
*** Lead engineering decisions throughout the entire
** product development lifecycle**, from concept through production
* Partner with controls, software, systems, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver integrated solutions
* Develop and execute product validation plans and analyze performance test data
* Participate in
** DFMEA, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving activities
*** Support manufacturing implementation and resolve design, quality, and production challenges
* Apply engineering analysis methods to evaluate component durability, performance, reliability, and manufacturability
* Communicate technical recommendations and project progress to global stakeholders  ## Degree Requirement
* Bachelor's degree in
** Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.*
* ** Top candidates will have
*** 5+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical systems
* Experience working on systems operating under significant mechanical loads
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively across cross-functional teams
* ** Powertrain, drivetrain, transmission, gearbox, axle, or propulsion systems**
* ** Gears, bearings, shafts, rotating equipment, and mechanical power transmission
*** Structural, load-bearing, or heavy-duty mechanical systems
* Automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, off-highway, agricultural, or robotics applications
* Product development and engineering processes from concept through production
* Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
* Collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers, and global engineering teams
* CAD-based design and engineering analysis tools  ## Key Skills
* Mechanical Design Engineering
* Product…