Tooling Design and Support Technician

Overview

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.

In this role, you will support a Caterpillar owned company with the design of locomotives. Your designs will be important in successfully producing a quality product on the factory floor. You will grow your technical capabilities through hands-on work, collaboration, and exposure to new technologies.

• Works directly with customers to determine project scopes and timelines, and ensures projects are delivered on time at the highest quality level.
• Utilize Creo software to create or modify 3D models and engineering drawings for use in manufacturing.
• Assists engineers in troubleshooting designs and drawings.
• Maintains engineering release and change documentation.
• Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers.

• Effective Communications:
  Communicates with impact by tailoring messages to diverse audiences, demonstrating empathy and assertiveness, providing coaching and feedback to others, influencing through appropriate persuasion, and maintaining clarity and focus across all levels of the organization.
• Teamwork:
  Collaborates effectively with cross-functional team members to achieve shared goals, communicate clearly, and contribute to a positive, results-driven work environment.
• Computer-Aided Design and Engineering:
  Applies proficiency in computer-aided design and engineering tools to create, analyze, and optimize technical designs with accuracy and efficiency.
• Initiative:
  Demonstrates a proactive approach by identifying opportunities, taking ownership of tasks, and driving solutions with minimal supervision.

• A mechanical background in locomotives or automotives.
• Practical experience utilizing software such as NX, Creo, and Solid Works.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints.
• Strong communication skills.

• Work location:
  
  Rapid City, SD – Caterpillar Engineering Design Center.
• Domestic relocation assistance IS NOT available for this role.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F).

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at

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$28.70 - $43.10

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
• Tution Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

June 16, 2026 - June 23, 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.

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