Associate Engineer

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 Description: As a Design Engineer within Dealer growth and Retail Solutions (DG&RS) team of Caterpillar, you will be responsible for design and development of diesel, gas generator systems and sub-systems. You will be integral part of mechanical design team which work on concepting, designing and development of Base frame, Enclosure, control panel, breaker panel, exhaust lines, air intake & fuel systems. This position directly impacts Caterpillar’s current and future generator products developed for various markets. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Design and development of Base frame, Enclosure, air intake, exhaust, fuel systems, control panel and circuit breaker panels for diesel and gas generator products Perform design calculations, structural analysis and mechanical components selection to meet product functional design requirements Create new CAD models and drawings for systems, sub-systems, assemblies, and components using Creo. Understand and apply good drawing practice, including geometric tolerancing. Use knowledge of various manufacturing processes to deliver the solution that meets DFA & DFM Provide technical support to quality & purchasing during part development Work with business unit, SMEs, Project leads, electrical and mechanical engineers for delivering projects on time. Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering Minimum 2 years of experience with design and development of mechanical components Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (Creo) and PLM software (Teamcenter) Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams and with suppliers Desired Qualification: Communicate technical information effectively with all stakeholders Additional information: This job requires 5days in a week working from office. Posting Dates: October 6, 2026 - October 13, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.