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.

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make a real impact in the heavy machinery industry? Join our Light Structures team within the Rigid Frame Truck Engineering organization and become a driving force behind the design and development of light structures for Productivity Class Large Mining Trucks.

As a Design Engineer, you will work on light structures engineering projects focusing on Large Mining Trucks. Your responsibilities will span coordinating cross-functional activities involving product development, value chain optimization, manufacturing processes, procurement, commercial, and product support. You will be accountable for managing project timelines, budgets, product quality, and ensuring the successful implementation of light structures solutions that address unique challenges within the mining industry.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• End-to-end ownership: From concept to production, be involved in every stage of the design lifecycle.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, suppliers, and procurement to optimize performance, quality, and cost.

• Growth & impact: Strengthen your engineering leadership skills while contributing to high-impact mining applications.

What you will do:

• Design and analyze light structures components for Large Mining Trucks.

• Deliver on quality, velocity, and cost targets for New Product Introduction (NPI).

• Resolve Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects with a sense of urgency to reduce customer pain.

• Drive collaboration with product development groups, value chain, manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, commercial, and product support.

• Develop and document functional design requirements.

• Provide support for design reviews and conformance to design guidelines and best practices.

Top Candidates Will have:

• Rigid Frame Truck or mining industry application knowledge.

• Previous experience designing fabrications.

• Caterpillar component and systems knowledge.Degree Requirement: Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

What Skills You Will Have:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Effective Communications: Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas and information.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive experience with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter.

• Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Additional information:

The primary work location for this role is Tucson, AZ with a requirement to work on-site full-time at a Caterpillar facility.

This position may require 10 % travel.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

Visa sponsorship, international assignments, or payroll transfers are not available for this role.

Posting Dates:

March 13, 2026 - March 30, 2026

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.

Posting Dates:

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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