Design Engineering Specialist

Welcome to Caterpillar, where innovation and engineering excellence drive our success. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineering Specialist to join our team. As a Design Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and implementing innovative and efficient designs for our world-renowned heavy equipment. We are looking for a creative problem-solver with a strong technical background and a passion for designing cutting-edge machinery. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then we want to hear from you!

1. Develop innovative and efficient designs for Caterpillar's heavy equipment, using engineering principles and techniques.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and technicians, to ensure designs meet technical requirements and are feasible for production.
3. Conduct research and analysis to identify industry trends and incorporate them into design concepts.
4. Utilize CAD software to create 2D and 3D models of designs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
5. Perform rigorous testing and evaluate prototypes to ensure designs meet performance and safety standards.
6. Continuously seek out opportunities for improvement and optimization of designs to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
7. Keep up-to-date with advancements in engineering technology and techniques, and apply them to design processes.
8. Communicate design ideas and progress to stakeholders, including management and clients, through presentations and reports.
9. Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure designs can be produced within budget and on schedule.
10. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior design engineers on design best practices and processes.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Design Engineering Specialist in Irving, TX, USA is between $60,000 and $90,000 per year. However, this can vary greatly depending on various factors such as experience, education, industry, and company size. Some design engineering specialists may earn more or less than this range.

Caterpillar, Inc. engages in the manufacture of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. It provides technology for construction, transportation, mining, forestry, energy, logistics, electronics, financing, and electric power generation. It operates through the following segments: Construction Industries, Resource Industries, Energy & Transportation, and Financial Products.