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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** Decatur, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $169,060.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Graphics Software, Information Technology, Creo, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us54b5e9e08c81cbb004fb38f6a079f8fd

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Skills you must 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.
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.

## 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.
Role Definition
This position supports Drivetrain Platform Team design for Large Mining Truck, Off-Highway Truck, and Wheel Tractor Scraper applications. The Drivetrain Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of transmissions, torque converters, gearboxes, and axles. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.
What you will do
Communicating necessary design changes to process partners through Content Definition and Design Reviews
Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues as first point of contact from engineering
Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ issues & NPI issues
Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status
Managing large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter
Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings
Investigating current production issues (CPI)
Deploying product robustness initiatives (AM Growth)
Evaluating parts resourcing and cost reduction projects
Managing design control requests, Position Title: Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer, Design - Level D Location: Decatur, AL 35602 Duration: 11 Months Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Ins…

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