Engineer-Design
Job Description
Level Working Knowledge:
Analyzes the implementation challenges of DFM methodologies and shares them with their supervisors.
Documents each stage of the design process for audit and review purposes.
Follows standard guidelines and best practices while carrying out DFM procedures.
Implements DFM methodologies to standardize product designs, simplify operations, and reduce costs for certain types of manufacturing processes.
Utilizes basic DFM tools and technologies to implement DFM methodologies.
Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Level Working Knowledge:
Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices.
Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing.
Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function.
Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations.
Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff.
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Level Working Knowledge:
Documents test process and results; prepares and analyzes defect-tracking reports.
Summarizes features of a specific product-testing process and associated procedures.
Tests components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions.
Discusses and compares usability, safety and integration testing.
Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Level Working Knowledge:
Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions.
Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area.
Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems.
Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions.
Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.
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."
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 4, 2026 - June 9, 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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