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.
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
Additional Information
This position is located in Lafayette, IN
Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position
This position may require up to 5% travel
Sponsorship is not available for this position
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI
Summary Pay Range
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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.
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
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
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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