Senior Design Engineer- Mining Truck

Senior Design Engineer – Large Mining Trucks

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The Senior Design Engineer – Large Mining Trucks provides technical leadership in the design, development, integration, and validation of engine installation and cooling systems supporting Caterpillar's Large Mining Truck (LMT) product line. In this role, you will lead complex engineering projects that influence truck performance, reliability, durability, serviceability, and customer value. Working across powertrain, hydraulics, electronics, structures, and machine integration teams, you will develop innovative solutions that help deliver industry-leading mining equipment capable of operating in the world's most demanding environments.

Why This Role Is Impactful:

Shape the Future of Large Mining Trucks Lead the development of critical machine systems that improve productivity, reliability, fuel efficiency, and overall hauling performance for Caterpillar's global mining customers.

Drive End-to-End Product Development Support products from concept through production by defining requirements, developing designs, coordinating prototype builds, validating performance, and resolving technical challenges.

Influence Cross-Functional Engineering Excellence Partner with suppliers, manufacturing, testing, purchasing, and product support teams to ensure integrated solutions that meet customer and business objectives.

Deliver Customer-Focused Innovation Apply engineering expertise and problem-solving skills to develop solutions that enhance machine durability, uptime, maintainability, and operational efficiency in the field.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design and development of Large Mining Truck Engine Installation and Cooling systems by creating innovative solutions that improve machine performance, reliability, durability, and serviceability.
• Develop and document functional requirements and translate customer, business, and regulatory needs into robust engineering designs and technical specifications.
• Research emerging technologies and competitive products to identify opportunities for product improvements, innovation, and cost optimization across the Large Mining Truck portfolio.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation activities to verify designs meet performance, quality, safety, and durability requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis and root cause investigations using test data, field feedback, and structured problem-solving methods to resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Powertrain, Hydraulics, Electronics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Support to deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Support supplier development and component quality initiatives by partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive product improvements and successful program execution.
• Provide technical leadership across New Product Introduction (NPI) programs while mentoring others and ensuring engineering deliverables align with project milestones, customer expectations, and business objectives.

Degree Requirement

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What Skills

You Will Have:

Technical Excellence Ability to apply advanced engineering knowledge and technical expertise to solve complex Large Mining Truck design challenges. Provide innovative solutions that improve machine performance, reliability, durability, and serviceability while mentoring others and driving engineering excellence across programs.

Analytical Thinking Demonstrate the ability to evaluate complex Large Mining Truck systems, interpret test and field data, identify root causes of technical issues, and develop practical…