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.

Job Summary

As a Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, validation and continuous improvement of Air and Fuel System component for IPSD-M engines.

The role will focus across New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product and cost-reduction programs, with preferred engineering expertise and knowledge in HPFS & LPFS and Air System Components.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Design and develop Air and Fuel System components and subsystems.

• Lead and Support engineering activities from requirements, design and validation through production implementation.

• Perform design reviews, engineering analysis, packaging and component evaluations.

• Support component/engine testing, validation and fit-up trials.

• Resolve product, quality, reliability and manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving.

• Support NPI, Current Product, supplier resourcing and cost-reduction initiatives.

• Collaborate with global engineering, suppliers, validation, manufacturing and purchasing teams.

• Own assigned engineering deliverables and drive them to completion.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Engineering in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in diesel engines, Air/Fuel Systems, powertrain or component engineering.

• Experience in design/development, validation and engineering problem-solving.

• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T and design documentation.

• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Strong knowledge of core engine components mainly Air / Fuel System Components and fundamental knowledge about diesel engine components and systems.

• Knowledge of fuel injectors, pumps, rails, filters, fuel lines/hoses and associated packaging.

• Experience with NPI, Current Product, engine testing and component validation.

• Exposure to DFMEA, root-cause analysis and supplier collaboration / development.

• Experience with Creo, Teamcenter and engineering change-management processes.

• Ability to learn fast and independently work on components/subsystems and develop broader Air & Fuel Systems technical capability.

Key Competencies

Technical Excellence | Problem Solving | Ownership | Collaboration | Customer Focus | Continuous Improvement

Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.  At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.  It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

October 26, 2026 - November 8, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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