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Senior Design Engineer
Caterpillar —Decatur, IL
- $112,710 - $169,060 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Electrical Systems & Harness Design Engineer
Productive Resources —Decatur, IL
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Design Engineer
GPTech —Assumption, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Structural Engineer (Building Design) - 5+yrs req
Architectural Expressions, LLP —Forsyth, IL
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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VDC Engineer (Construction + Design)
MG3D —United States
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- AutoCAD
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mold Design Engineer
Everforth —United States
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
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Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar -
Decatur, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$112,710 - $169,060 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Defect resolution root cause analysis
CAD design (engineering design task)
Product design
Root cause analysis
Technical Proficiency
Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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

Role Definition

This position supports Drivetrain Platform Team design for Large Mining Truck, Off-Highway Truck, and Wheel Tractor Scraper applications. The Drivetrain Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of transmissions, torque converters, gearboxes, and axles. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.

What you will do

Communicating necessary design changes to process partners through Content Definition and Design Reviews
Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues as first point of contact from engineering
Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ issues & NPI issues
Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status
Managing large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter
Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings
Investigating current production issues (CPI)
Deploying product robustness initiatives (AM Growth)
Evaluating parts resourcing and cost reduction projects
Managing design control requests

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Skills you must have

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Additional Information

This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 7/10/2026.
This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Decatur, IL or East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
Domestic relocation is Available
VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available
Travel requirements will be less than 10%.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 2, 2026 - July 10, 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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