Design Engineer

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:

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Caterpillar’s Earthmoving division is hiring for Design Engineer in Peoria, IL!

Role Summary: The Medium Wheel Loader (MWL) Product Group, part of Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division (EMD), is seeking an innovative, self-starting, and motivated engineer to join our team as a Design Engineer . You will have the opportunity to help solve our customers’ toughest challenges by being responsible for the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of overall machine performance for the entire MWL product line. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Caterpillar to define requirements, develop solutions, and deploy integrated solutions that create differentiation and deliver superior performance for our customers. You will support the development of technology strategies, bringing together onboard and offboard data, to deliver unmatched fit for use, productivity, and efficiency to our global customers.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Define, plan, execute, and deliver machine level performance that meets the requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), and product life-cycle support. Cascade requirements to engine, powertrain, hydraulics, and software teams that enable optimized machine performance.
• Develop control strategies and algorithms which optimize machine performance (productivity, efficiency, response, …), while integrating new technologies into the product line.
• Utilize virtual product development tools to evaluate strategic future concepts (such as electric drivetrains, autonomy, …) and improve machine performance with existing drivetrain solutions.
• Develop validation plans for machine performance through FMEAs and validation planning workshops
• Support the commercial teams with information for product literature and specifications, information for value selling tools related to productivity and efficiency and competitive results, and answers to specific technical questions.
• Support customers and machine factories through end of line testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of dealer support network inquiries.

• Operate MWL machines to evaluate performance and user interface features

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, agriculture, electrical) and progressive experience in an engineering position.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify critical gaps, next actions, and act to resolve issues with minimal oversight. An emphasis on initiative, data analysis, and strong technical insight. Ability to develop and provide solutions to technical challenges.
• Effective Communications: The ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.

• 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 systems, tools, technologies, and methods required to develop and provide solutions related to machine and system performance.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Simulation or hands-on testing experience, including collecting and analyzing data with CANape or other calibration / data acquisition tools
• Control system development or familiarity with Simulink or other model-based development tools
• Knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader or other similar machines and customer applications
• Knowledge and/or experience in machine system development or integration including engine, transmission, hydraulics, or electrification

Additional Details

• Work location: Peoria, Illinois
• Domestic relocation assistance IS available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: 5-10% domestic and international
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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:

October 22, 2026 - November 5, 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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