NPI Mechanical 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.

The New Product Introduction (NPI) team is seeking a highly motivated and innovative

Mechanical Design Engineer

to contribute to the ongoing development of new technologies and products. This role operates within a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment and leverages agile development methodologies to drive profitable growth and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Current initiatives include, but are not limited to, cost reduction efforts, new supplier integration, packaging of new product configurations, and technology exploration.

The Mechanical Design Engineer is a key member of the design team, demonstrating the ability to rapidly assess complex challenges and engineer creative, effective solutions. This individual is a strategic thinker with a strong grasp of system-level design, capable of translating high-level requirements into detailed, actionable engineering tasks. The role requires a balance of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused mindset to ensure our products meet the highest standards of functionality, quality, and safety.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and other cross-functional team members to interpret business and design requirements, assess their impact on system architecture, and drive execution through well-defined deliverables.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and team to translate business needs and design requirements into actionable items for NPI development and improvement.

- Partner with Field Service Representatives, Supply Chain, and Business Development to understand the core problem and deliver effective solutions.

- Develop innovative concepts and mechanical designs.

- Create detailed models and drawings of designs.

- Maintain and update Bills of Material and product documentation.

Degree Requirement:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

What you need to have: Technical Excellence:

- 2+ years of engineering experience.

- Proficiency with Creo and Windchill.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Technical Excellence:

- Experience with gas turbine systems and their operation.

- Familiarity with Ansys SpaceClaim.

- Knowledge of linked/configurable data.

- Practical understanding of solid and fluid mechanics, with the ability to utilize advanced analysis tools as needed.

Partial relocation assistance maybe offered.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$87,456.00 - $131,184.00

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:

October 6, 2025 - October 20, 2025

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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