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:
This position will have responsibility for various aspects of large engine design for the 3500 Platform Team. This role collaborates with industry and marketing teams to define engine requirements for programs and then works with performance, validation, component and system design teams to develop new products for Machine, Locomotive, Oil & Gas, and Industrial applications. Projects might include New Technology Investigation (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), and general engineering maintenance. This position will close on 11/22/2026 at 11:59pm ET.
What you will do:
Lead design, development, and validation related to 3500 engines through NTI, NPI, and CPI processes
Oversee project progress and manage costs while communicating status with stakeholders
Host and document reoccurring design team meetings
Collaborate with Industry or marketing groups on program requirements
Work with validation and L3 engineers to ensure completion of FMEAs and activities needed to fully validate engine designs
Support engine performance development and validation in test cells and field locations
Develop documentation and present material for Design, Gateway, Stakeholder, and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews
Schedule and lead engine design reviews and deep dive reviews for project milestones
Create and update Teamcenter engine arrangement (ARC) models
Bill of Material (BOM) Management
Ownership of engineering drawing releasing for new designs
Manage procurement of prototype designs utilizing the Prove Design Order (PDO) system
Track and resolve issues found during simulation, virtual audits, testing, and assembly
Work with Tech Center, factory and dealer technicians to build prototype engines
Monitor Pre-Production Reliability Development (PPRD) events and participate in Issue Resolution List (IRL) meetings to drive escalation of events to NPI issues
Lead and support NPI Issue investigation and project resolution
Define product structure for Pricing Arrangements (PA’s) and Price Lists (PL’s) to ensure product functional requirements and compatibility with available options
Support customer service, industry, and marketing inquiries on past, current, and future products
Lead or support CPI and Large Engine Product Improvement (LEPI) projects using Six Sigma DMAIC principles for defining root cause, solution implementation and validation between once product is moved to production until Gate Way 7
Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology
What you will have:
Demonstrated project leadership
Minimum of 5 years project management
New Technology Investigation (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI)
Top candidates will also have:
Experience with diesel engines
Familiarity of LPSD products
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Additional Information:
This position is in Lafayette, IN
Relocation assistance is available for this position
Sponsorship is not available for this…