Associate Design Engineer

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.

Package Refurbishment and Upgrades (PRU) Engineering provides engineered solutions in support of the execution of aftermarket business on customer-specific sales orders. PRU engineers work as part of a multi-disciplined project team to execute orders ranging from minor package system upgrades through in-situ refurbishment of entire packages (See our website here for more details). All roles within PRU Engineering use established, standard designs and provide regular feedback to the groups that maintain these standard design “building blocks” to better meet our customers’ needs.

Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE)

- Responsible for the mechanical design of package upgrades and retrofits.

- Collaborate with various engineering, fabrication, assembly operations, logistics, and field installation personnel to ensure that project designs are high quality, safe, and cost-effective.

- Independently gathering and analyzing relevant data and defining project issues in engineering terms with minimal technical direction.

- Facilitation of design reviews with peers and team members are also expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Currently in the process of receiving or have already received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant degree

- Minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale

- 0-3 years of relevant experience

- Previous related internship and/or work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with turbomachinery products (gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, generators/alternators, etc.)

- Experience with 3D CAD programs for mechanical design (PTC Creo or Dassault Systemes SolidWorks)

- Ability to write and communicate ideas clearly

A sense of urgency and organizational skills are also required to work with multiple projects and competing priorities.

Summary Pay Range:

$70,944.00 - $106,416.00

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.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

December 16, 2025 - January 4, 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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