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Senior Design Engineer
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Caterpillar Inc.
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Location: Sanford, NC
Summary Pay Range : $110,520.00 - $165,840.00
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.
Career Area Engineering
Role Summary As a Senior Structures Design Engineer at Caterpillar, you’ll be responsible for designing and validating machine structural concepts that not only meet but exceed customer expectations for quality, performance, and durability. Your role will include design and product/process development, collaborating with internal teams and global suppliers, and providing engineering support for current production manufacturing and processes across a worldwide operation.
What You’ll Do
Apply your expertise in welded fabrication and heavy structures design, leading the development of robust and durable components and fabricated assemblies.
Utilize Creo Simulate and other advanced FEA tools to analyze and optimize designs, ensuring structural integrity and performance.
Put your structural validation and testing experience to work, conducting thorough assessments to validate design integrity and durability.
Demonstrate your project management skills by overseeing the complete project lifecycle from concept to full production, while ensuring delivery to program timelines and quality standards.
Leverage your proficiency in product cost estimation and modeling to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness in design solutions.
What You Have (Core Skills)
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
Product Design/CAD: Extensive experience designing and drawing complex fabrications and structural components, with demonstrated CAD and PLM capabilities, preferably using Creo and Teamcenter Engineering.
Technical Excellence: Proficiency in common FEA methods using Creo Simulate or other FEA software, showcasing ability to analyze and optimize designs for structural life and performance.
Managing Multiple Priorities/Project Management: Track record of successfully leading design projects from conception through completion, staying on schedule and within budget.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Analytical Thinking: Ability to approach design challenges with a logical and analytical mindset.
Effective Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, convey technical information clearly, and drive alignment toward project goals.
Mentorship: Previous mentorship experience, capable of leading people and projects toward common goals and inspiring excellence in performance.
Additional Information
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part‑time employees
Posting Dates: December 17, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Senior Design Engineer
role at
Caterpillar Inc.
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Location: Sanford, NC
Summary Pay Range : $110,520.00 - $165,840.00
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.
Career Area Engineering
Role Summary As a Senior Structures Design Engineer at Caterpillar, you’ll be responsible for designing and validating machine structural concepts that not only meet but exceed customer expectations for quality, performance, and durability. Your role will include design and product/process development, collaborating with internal teams and global suppliers, and providing engineering support for current production manufacturing and processes across a worldwide operation.
What You’ll Do
Apply your expertise in welded fabrication and heavy structures design, leading the development of robust and durable components and fabricated assemblies.
Utilize Creo Simulate and other advanced FEA tools to analyze and optimize designs, ensuring structural integrity and performance.
Put your structural validation and testing experience to work, conducting thorough assessments to validate design integrity and durability.
Demonstrate your project management skills by overseeing the complete project lifecycle from concept to full production, while ensuring delivery to program timelines and quality standards.
Leverage your proficiency in product cost estimation and modeling to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness in design solutions.
What You Have (Core Skills)
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
Product Design/CAD: Extensive experience designing and drawing complex fabrications and structural components, with demonstrated CAD and PLM capabilities, preferably using Creo and Teamcenter Engineering.
Technical Excellence: Proficiency in common FEA methods using Creo Simulate or other FEA software, showcasing ability to analyze and optimize designs for structural life and performance.
Managing Multiple Priorities/Project Management: Track record of successfully leading design projects from conception through completion, staying on schedule and within budget.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Analytical Thinking: Ability to approach design challenges with a logical and analytical mindset.
Effective Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, convey technical information clearly, and drive alignment toward project goals.
Mentorship: Previous mentorship experience, capable of leading people and projects toward common goals and inspiring excellence in performance.
Additional Information
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part‑time employees
Posting Dates: December 17, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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