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.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Design and development of Engine Rotating Components (Dampers, Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, Gears, Bearings and other miscellaneous components such as stub shafts and crank seals, Flexibility to work on multiple components.
- Perform design calculations, initiate ideas, support design failure model and effect analysis (DFMEA) and develop validation plan for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs – project coordination and work management
- Perform product maintenance in support of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI)
- Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Process partners to understand and document the requirements – understand and facilitate core engine systems interactions
- Work with CAE simulation team to plan and deliver simulation activity (not responsible for execution of Simulation)
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, purchasing during part development
- Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams – change management process and communication (includes liaising with manufacturing assembly facilities)
Educational Requirement
- BE Mechanical engineering with minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in engine industry (or)
- ME / MTech Mechanical engineering (specialization in solid mechanics/engineering design/ fluid mechanics / thermal engineering/heat transfer) with minimum 7 years of relevant experience in engine industry (ideal candidate)
Skill Sets/Competencies (Must to have)
- Good Product knowledge on Core engine systems
- Product design/development of engine components like Dampers, Crankshaft, Connecting Rod, Bearings, Gears and major forgings and castings
- Basic Knowledge of Forging, Machining, Surface Finish and Heat Treatment Processes
- Proficient in modelling of forgings using CREO
- Knowledge of applicable simulation tools like Stress Analysis, Heat Transfer, or Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) etc.
- Knowledge on Data extraction, regression analysis and problem solving
- Ability to apply GD&T based on the functional requirement
- Ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner
Skill Sets/Competencies (Nice to have)
- Familiar with concept to detailed design for New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Familiar with Teamcenter or equivalent engineering data management tool
- Bolted Joint analysis
- Tolerance stack-up analysis
- Familiar with Value analysis/Value engineering techniques
- Reliability analysis
- Adequate knowledge on external standards applicable for forgings
Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 16, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply