Design Engineer (Drivetrain)
Core
Design, development, validation, and production release of transmission systems for wheel loaders, telehandlers, and backhoe loaders.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (drivetrain)
Builds
Transmission systems and drivetrain components for construction and mining equipment
Domain
Construction equipment / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product design & development, Computer-aided design (CAD), Analytical thinking, Drivetrain knowledge (transmissions, gears, shafts, bearings, housings, wet clutches, hydraulic integration), Product validation & launch (via careerplan.io/jobs/R0000385015-design-engineer-drivetrain-at-cat)
Preferred skills
Managing multiple priorities
Technologies
CAD tools
Responsibilities
Define requirements and develop technical solutions; Lead design from concept to production release; Create detailed engineering designs and support testing; Assess design risks and make balanced engineering decisions; Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, and global teams; Communicate technical information to stakeholders.