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Sr. Design Engineer

Caterpillar

Sr. Design Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 28, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Illinois, Peoria

Job Description

Career Area:EngineeringJob 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.Caterpillar’s Earth Moving Division is hiring for Sr. Design Engineer in Peoria, IL!Role Summary: This position will design and collaborate with various partners to develop electrical systems that will be utilized within Medium Wheel Loader Operator Station. The candidate must effectively design and communicate with global partners, suppliers, and facilities plus other Product Group system teams.What You’ll Do (Job Duties)Leading small projects for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by designing product and releasing drawingsProvide support for product quality initiatives and design maintenanceDesign Electrical systems for Operator Station environmentDevelop electrical systems achieving low-cost provider (LCP)Collaborate with component and manufacturing partners plus suppliers in a continuous product and process (CPPD) environmentCollaborate with global partnersEnsure cab electrical system continuity with overall machine electrical systemWhat You Have (Core Skills)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 and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production. Top Candidates Will Also Have Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields.CREO or other parametric modeling software experienceExperience with operator station and machine electrical system designAdditional DetailsWork location: Peoria, ILDomestic relocation assistance IS available for this roleVisa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.Travel: up to 10% domestic and internationalThis position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F) Summary Pay Range:$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition 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:August 28, 2026 - September 11, 2026Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

Locations

  • Illinois, Peoria

Skills Required

  • techniquesintermediate
  • effective self-management practicesintermediate
  • given technologyintermediate
  • toolsintermediate
  • product featuresintermediate
  • operator stationintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 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. (experience)
  • 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. (experience)
  • 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. (experience)
  • Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. (experience)
  • Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. (experience)
  • 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. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields. (degree in engineering or related fields)
  • CREO or other parametric modeling software experience (experience)
  • Experience with operator station and machine electrical system design (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Leading small projects for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by designing product and releasing drawings
  • Provide support for product quality initiatives and design maintenance
  • Design Electrical systems for Operator Station environment
  • Develop electrical systems achieving low-cost provider (LCP)
  • Collaborate with component and manufacturing partners plus suppliers in a continuous product and process (CPPD) environment
  • Collaborate with global partners
  • Ensure cab electrical system continuity with overall machine electrical system

Benefits

  • general: 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.
  • general: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • general: Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • general: 401(k) savings plans*
  • general: Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • general: Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • general: Employee Assistance Program*
  • general: Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • general: Career Development*
  • general: Incentive bonus*
  • general: Disability benefits
  • general: Life Insurance
  • general: Parental leave
  • general: Adoption benefits
  • general: Tuition Reimbursement
  • general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • general: 401(k) savings plans*
  • general: Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • general: Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • general: Employee Assistance Program*
  • general: Career Development*
  • general: Incentive bonus*
  • general: Tuition Reimbursement

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