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Design Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc. 🇺🇸 Peoria, Illinois, United States of America

$128,470 - $192,710 Full-time

The Design Engineering Specialist will lead structural analysis and validation for heavy and light structures using FEA and other analytical methods. They will also provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers and developing roadmaps to advance virtual product development capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Engineering Specialist will lead structural analysis and validation for heavy and light structures using FEA and other analytical methods. They will also provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers and developing roadmaps to advance virtual product development capabilities.

Requirements

  • Candidates must possess a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. Strong expertise in structural mechanics, FEA, and technical problem-solving is required for this role.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive bonus
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Key Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Structural mechanics Virtual product development Technical leadership Mentoring engineers Roadmap development Heavy and light structure analysis Materials science CAD modeling ANSYS Abaqus SolidWorks Problem solving Analytical method development Cross‑functional collaboration Project planning Technical documentation Communication Leadership Innovation

About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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