Caterpillar Inc. · 18 hours ago
Senior Design Engineer
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $169K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building a better world through innovation and sustainability. The Senior Design Engineer will design, develop, and implement new products and technologies for Caterpillar Fleet Products, as well as conduct research and oversee supplier development.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes
Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports
Qualification
Required
Requires a degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, 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: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts
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
Preferred
Experience with CREO – Cabling/harness Tool, Electrical Harness/Cable Routing, Electrical Drawing Creation, or related experience
Experience designing and detailing small brackets for ELI routing Support
Teamcenter Vis Mockup experience or Workflow Experience
ELI or ELE Schematic experience
Familiarity or experience with Caterpillar Products
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (261)
2022 (355)
2021 (223)
2020 (145)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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