> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2307642-sr-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2307642-sr-design-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Sr. Design Engineer

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Peoria, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $169,060.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Graphics Software, Link Control Protocol, Creo
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/21C03487C41A4912AFBB76DE78C01C6E/job/

## About the Role

* 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 and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

 * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields.
 * CREO or other parametric modeling software experience
 * Experience with operator station and machine electrical system design

## Description

* Leading small projects for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by designing product and releasing drawings
 * Provide support for product quality initiatives and design maintenance
 * Design Electrical systems for Operator Station environment
 * Develop electrical systems achieving low-cost provider (LCP)
 * Collaborate with component and manufacturing partners plus suppliers in a continuous product and process (CPPD) environment
 * Collaborate with global partners
 * Ensure cab electrical system continuity with overall machine electrical system


## Related Videos

- [A Lifetime in Games: The Past, Present and Future of the Industry](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/202-a-lifetime-in-games-the-past-present-and-future-of-the-industry)
- [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components)
- [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing)
- [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native)
- [Best practices: Building Enterprise Applications that leverage GenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1513-best-practices-building-enterprise-applications-that-leverage-genai)
- [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature)

## Related Articles

- [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)
- [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)
- [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)
- [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)
- [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)
- [Are design and development really just the same thing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/520-are-design-and-development-really-just-the-same-thing)