Senior Design Engineer
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Lafayette, IN, United States
Career Area
Engineering
Job Description
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are 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 Electric Power Division (EPD)
EPD offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing backup power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands.
Senior Design Engineer
The Senior Design Engineer role will be responsible for design, development, building, and implementing new products, components, or technologies.
Additional Information
Location: Lafayette, IN
Domestic travel up to 25% & minimal international travel required.
Domestic relocation assistance is offered.
Visa sponsorship is not offered.
Office 5 days per week.
Onsite five days a week.
What You Will Do
Research new materials and competitive products; organize, coordinate, and execute the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance; oversee drafting and testing specialists.
Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detail design documents; participate in buy‑build analysis for product components.
Participate in and support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
What You Will Have – Degree Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
What You Will Have – Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking
Extensive knowledge of analysis tools; ability to determine root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Seek discrepancies and inconsistencies; explain variances.
Organize and prioritize steps to remedy situations.
Identify possible causes based on experience and research.
Quantify costs, benefits, risks before recommending action.
Break complex problems into component parts.
Choose appropriate analytical tools for the situation.
Effective Communications
Extensive knowledge of communication concepts, tools, and techniques.
Review others' writing or presentations and provide feedback and coaching.
Adapt documents and presentations for intended audience.
Demonstrate empathy and assertiveness in communication.
Communicate effectively downward, upward, and outward.
Employ appropriate persuasion methods when soliciting agreement.
Maintain focus on the topic at hand.
Managing Multiple Priorities
Extensive knowledge of self‑management practices; manage multiple concurrent objectives.
Clarify and handle multiple concurrent activities.
Shift focus among efforts as priorities change.
Address potential conflicts impacting delivery commitments.
Work with or lead others to re‑prioritize and reschedule commitments.
Respond to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of scheduled work.
Demonstrate expectation of ongoing priority shifts.
Technical Excellence
Extensive knowledge of specified technology and application methods; develop solutions to substantial technical challenges.
Advise others on technical solutions assessment.
Engage subject matter resources to resolve technical issues.
Mentor others to enhance technical competence.
Coach others in defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions.
Provide effective solutions to moderate technical challenges.
Assume accountability for personal technical performance.
Computer‑Aided Design & Engineering
Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; produce, analyze, simulate, and test design drafts.
Coach others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections.
Present complex products and systems graphically.
Manipulate design objects, change projections, manage drawing layers.
Direct matrix computations for object transforms.
Consult on benefits and drawbacks of design approaches.
Compare bird's‑eye and worm's‑eye views.
Product Design – MFG
Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools for product design; convert customer requirements into product design.
Develop improvement plans and evaluate design outcomes.
Advise on development of multiple products and their functionality.
Train others on advanced tools and approaches.
Monitor processes and procedures to ensure functional requirements are met.
Evaluate customer feedback and consult on functional weaknesses.
Control design and development costs via effective resource coordination.
Product Design and Development
Knowledge of product features; design, build, and develop new product or service from concept to production.
Develop organizational standards and processes.
Create and introduce new techniques to expedite development.
Supervise management of diverse product types.
Develop proof‑of‑concept exercises to test validity.
Advise on solutions for complex design problems.
Design working prototypes of proposed products or services.
Top Candidates Will Have
Experience with CFD analysis and Creo CAD.
Experience with soft calculations (or soft computing).
Salary
Pay Range: $112,710.00 – $169,060.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on individual factors.
Benefits (Summary)
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.
Legal and Equal Opportunity
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Posting Dates
This posting is scheduled to come down at 11:59 PM CT on 4/30/2026.
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Engineering
Job Description
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are 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 Electric Power Division (EPD)
EPD offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing backup power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands.
Senior Design Engineer
The Senior Design Engineer role will be responsible for design, development, building, and implementing new products, components, or technologies.
Additional Information
Location: Lafayette, IN
Domestic travel up to 25% & minimal international travel required.
Domestic relocation assistance is offered.
Visa sponsorship is not offered.
Office 5 days per week.
Onsite five days a week.
What You Will Do
Research new materials and competitive products; organize, coordinate, and execute the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance; oversee drafting and testing specialists.
Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detail design documents; participate in buy‑build analysis for product components.
Participate in and support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
What You Will Have – Degree Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
What You Will Have – Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking
Extensive knowledge of analysis tools; ability to determine root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Seek discrepancies and inconsistencies; explain variances.
Organize and prioritize steps to remedy situations.
Identify possible causes based on experience and research.
Quantify costs, benefits, risks before recommending action.
Break complex problems into component parts.
Choose appropriate analytical tools for the situation.
Effective Communications
Extensive knowledge of communication concepts, tools, and techniques.
Review others' writing or presentations and provide feedback and coaching.
Adapt documents and presentations for intended audience.
Demonstrate empathy and assertiveness in communication.
Communicate effectively downward, upward, and outward.
Employ appropriate persuasion methods when soliciting agreement.
Maintain focus on the topic at hand.
Managing Multiple Priorities
Extensive knowledge of self‑management practices; manage multiple concurrent objectives.
Clarify and handle multiple concurrent activities.
Shift focus among efforts as priorities change.
Address potential conflicts impacting delivery commitments.
Work with or lead others to re‑prioritize and reschedule commitments.
Respond to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of scheduled work.
Demonstrate expectation of ongoing priority shifts.
Technical Excellence
Extensive knowledge of specified technology and application methods; develop solutions to substantial technical challenges.
Advise others on technical solutions assessment.
Engage subject matter resources to resolve technical issues.
Mentor others to enhance technical competence.
Coach others in defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions.
Provide effective solutions to moderate technical challenges.
Assume accountability for personal technical performance.
Computer‑Aided Design & Engineering
Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; produce, analyze, simulate, and test design drafts.
Coach others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections.
Present complex products and systems graphically.
Manipulate design objects, change projections, manage drawing layers.
Direct matrix computations for object transforms.
Consult on benefits and drawbacks of design approaches.
Compare bird's‑eye and worm's‑eye views.
Product Design – MFG
Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools for product design; convert customer requirements into product design.
Develop improvement plans and evaluate design outcomes.
Advise on development of multiple products and their functionality.
Train others on advanced tools and approaches.
Monitor processes and procedures to ensure functional requirements are met.
Evaluate customer feedback and consult on functional weaknesses.
Control design and development costs via effective resource coordination.
Product Design and Development
Knowledge of product features; design, build, and develop new product or service from concept to production.
Develop organizational standards and processes.
Create and introduce new techniques to expedite development.
Supervise management of diverse product types.
Develop proof‑of‑concept exercises to test validity.
Advise on solutions for complex design problems.
Design working prototypes of proposed products or services.
Top Candidates Will Have
Experience with CFD analysis and Creo CAD.
Experience with soft calculations (or soft computing).
Salary
Pay Range: $112,710.00 – $169,060.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on individual factors.
Benefits (Summary)
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.
Legal and Equal Opportunity
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Posting Dates
This posting is scheduled to come down at 11:59 PM CT on 4/30/2026.
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