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 Supplier Designed Valves team is currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer located in Mossville, IL or Tucson, AZ. The team has hydraulic valve design control for Large Mining Trucks, Off Highway Trucks, Large Wheel Loaders, Articulated Trucks, Underground Mining, Wheel Tractor Scrapers, Hydraulic Mining Shovels, and Surface Rock Drills. The candidate selected will collaborate with cross functional team members to develop hydraulic valves from concept to production ensuring products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability while meeting cost and delivery targets for Caterpillar machines.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with suppliers to design new hydraulic valve components and solutions to promote better hydraulic system design through NPI.

• Provide engineering support for CPI and field issue resolution.

• Evaluate new products to improve design, cost and/or life for customers.

• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process activities to ensure components are developed to meet time, cost, and quality requirements within budget.

• Manage project timelines with a broad range of activities from concept design, FMEA assessment, Prototype development, VPD, pilot production, lab testing, machine testing, resolution of field issues, and assurance of supply initiatives.

• Communicate progress & results to customers, suppliers, team members and functional community.

• Initiate process improvements and personal development.

• This position is focused on hydraulic valves with potential growth into sub-system responsibilities over time.

Education requirement:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred), with demonstrated capability in relevant technical and professional functions.

What skills you will have:

Product Design and Development:

• High initiative with strong technical skills

• Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues

• Familiarity with Creo and Teamcenter

• Knowledge of Caterpillar NPI and CPI processes

• Hydraulic knowledge.

Managing Multiple Priorities:

• Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals.

• Balance competing demands and manage time efficiently.

• Adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Effective Communications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Effectively communicate technical information with team members, customers, and suppliers.

• Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.

• Knowledge of collaboration tools and processes such as APQP.

Top candidates will also have:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred), with proven ability in relevant technical roles; or a Doctorate in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred), with demonstrated contributions in the field.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Mossville, IL office or Tucson, Az office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require 10% travel.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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. 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:

March 10, 2026 - March 23, 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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