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. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership to a team, coordinate design-related work packages, and actively support the Platform Manager. Ensure work quality through the review and approval of product changes, as well as the preparation and facilitation of design reviews. Ensure high product quality through close collaboration and effective communication with manufacturing, while providing timely support in resolving production issues. Analyze, evaluate, and structure complex technical and organizational matters, and develop and implement robust solution strategies. Lead, organize, and execute projects while continuously improving processes to enhance product quality, reduce material costs, and increase overall efficiency. Ensure effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders within the framework of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), Assurance of Supply (AOS), and New Product Introduction (NPI). Qualifications Successfully completed university degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable engineering discipline. Several years of experience in the development of internal combustion engines, mechanical components, or mechanical systems. Strong knowledge of CAD and PLM systems, engineering standards (e.g., ISO, DIN), materials, manufacturing processes, and joining technologies. Experience with development tools and systems used for Mannheim products, including Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and SAP R/3. Excellent communication skills, strong analytical capabilities, entrepreneurial mindset, and a high level of customer orientation. Strong process understanding, decision-making capability, and openness to innovative methods and concepts. Self-motivated and structured working style with the ability to independently manage assigned tasks and technical projects through to successful completion. Fluency in English (minimum level B2). Basic German language skills (minimum level A2). Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office 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. Posting Dates: October 25, 2026 - November 8, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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