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. About LPSD: The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. Job Summary: The C175 engine platform group has a wide range of responsibilities and contacts within Caterpillar. Projects will involve issue resolution with component teams, validation and performance groups, and Product Support including customers and dealers. Problem resolution and support of C175 production assembly requires timely response. New Product Introductions for future C175 products involve obtaining voice of the customer and leading the design, validation, and implementation. This position will close on 11/12/2026 at 11:59pm ET. What you will do: 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 Degree Requirement: Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. What you will have: 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. Level Extensive Experience: Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts Choose among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation 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. Level Working Knowledge: Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness Make oral presentations and write reports needed for own work Avoid technical jargon when inappropriate Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups 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. Level Working Knowledge: Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals Completes current work according to assigned priorities Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Working Knowledge: Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up to date on technical and procedural job components Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services Apply current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence Help others solve technical or procedural problems or issues Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. Level Extensive Experience: Coach others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections Presents complex products and systems graphically Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers Directs the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design Compares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design. Level Extensive Experience: Develop improvement plans for senior management and evaluate the outcome of the design against the functionality Advises others on the development of multiple products and their functionality Trains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met Evaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination 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. Level Working Knowledge: Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials Communicate with professionals to understand various requirements of product design Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product Assists in building a complex prototype of product Top candidates will also have: Diesel engine experience Hands-on with mechanical aptitude Self-starter with strong leadership skills Ability to communicate technical information effectively Additional Information: This position is in Lafayette, IN Relocation assistance is available for this position Sponsorship is not available This position may require up to 10% travel 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. #LI Summary Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00 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 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. 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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