Senior Engineer-Design at CATERPILLAR ASIA PTE LTD

Lafayette, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

169060.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Design, FEA, CFD, NPI, CPI, APQP, Creo 3D CAD, Teamcenter, NTI, Air Systems Components Design, Complex Modeling, Engine Architecture Layouts, Component Simulation, CHT, Thermal Transient Simulations, Design Validation

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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. Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Engineer-Design at its facility located at 3701 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47905. Conceive and provide practical product design applications using complex technical principles. Prepare concept, design, development, and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects. Collaborate with multiple design & performance engineers to develop boundary conditions and component acceptability requirements. Provide component & system level design feedback to engineering team based on analytical simulation results. Develop and maintain detailed project and validation plans to support critical timelines. Evaluate, define, and resolve design and manufacturing problems. Use technical expertise and product knowledge to support the issue resolution process by interfacing with test and evaluation, service, plant personnel, suppliers, and consultants. Collaborate on design and validation with global suppliers. Further description of the type of equipment, system, and/or products that will be designed: Prepare concept, design, development, analysis, and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects for Caterpillar LPSD diesel and natural gas engines. Specific projects relate to intake and exhaust systems on these diesel and natural gas engines – like design and analysis of intake manifolds, exhaust manifolds, connecting air or exhaust piping, blowby breathers, crankcase ventilation systems, air valves, and turbocharger compressor bypass systems. Projects include components for new engine rating design & development as well as understanding and correcting field problems. Travel: 10% domestic & international travel to support end product being developed in application at customer sites. Telecommuting: up to 2 days per week. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience in engine component, system level design experience or related occupation. In an alternative, employer will also accept: a master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in engine component, system level design experience or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Engine component and system level FEA and CFD; (2) New Product Introduction (NPI) and resolution of current production field issues (Current Product Improvement (CPI); (3) Collaborating with suppliers using the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process; (4) Creo 3D CAD software (or equivalent) and Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Software; (5) Project experience in New Technology Introduction (NTI); (6) Component design experience on Air Systems components (i.e. intake & exhaust manifolds, air valves, crankcase ventilation and heat shields); (7) Complex models of Air Systems components; (8) Complex engine architecture layouts of Air Systems components; (9) Component simulation (FEA and CFD) experience on Air Systems components; (10) Mesh components, define boundary conditions and provide results & recommendations; and (11) Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) and Thermal Transient simulations of engine components. SUMMARY PAY RANGE: $125,653.00 - $169,060.00 Compensation and benefits 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 Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Engineer-Design / R0000360452 ]. LI-DNI. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: March 28, 2026 - July 28, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

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Responsibilities

The role involves conceiving and providing practical product design applications using complex technical principles for Caterpillar LPSD diesel and natural gas engines, specifically focusing on intake and exhaust systems. Responsibilities include preparing concept, design, development, and feasibility studies, collaborating with engineers on requirements, and providing design feedback based on simulation results.