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…