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Component Design Engineer – Large Engine

Lafayette, Indiana, US💼 Full-time💰 $112,710–$112,710🗓 2026-09-29

Core

Design and validate core engine components (heads, blocks, housings) for diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel reciprocating engines.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer (large engine components)

Builds

Heavy-duty reciprocating engines for mining trucks, marine, locomotive, and power generation applications

Domain

Heavy equipment manufacturing / Internal combustion engines

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D modeling, FMEA, APQP, CPPD, numerical simulation, supplier collaboration, project management

Preferred skills

Heavy duty reciprocating engine design, large mining truck/marine engine experience, numerical simulation interpretation

Technologies

3D modeling software, Caterpillar Engineering systems

Responsibilities

Design core engine components, conduct FMEAs and validation plans, evaluate new products/processes, lead supplier collaboration, complete projects on time and at cost

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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