Design Technologist

Career Area : Engineering

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Caterpillar s Building Construction Products (BCP) division is h iring a Hydraulics line Design Technologist within their MHE engineering group in Clayton NC . This role will have lead hydraulic lines design responsibility for the 4-10 ton Cat MHE product as well as support of the smaller 1-3 ton product.

What Youll Do (Job Duties)

Own the hydraulics line design responsibilities for the MHE product. This role is to be the SME for all things related to the hydraulics line s.

Design and release changes to hydraulic lines as part of CPI and current product support.

Design and release major hydraulic lines groups for MHE NPI programs.

Identify ways to commonize the hydraulics lines BOM to minimize part numbers and complexity.

Collaborate with hydraulic lines suppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable and contain appropriate fittings and materials. Ensure the hydraulic lines contain the best-case components for performance durability and manufacturability.

Collaborate with MHE factories to ensure lines are capable of being assembled to meet cycle time expectations.

What You Have (Core Skills)

Analytical Thinking : A bility to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems

Effective Communications : A bility to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Managing Multiple Priorities : Ab ility to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering : Proficient in producing analyzing simulating and testing product design drafts using CAD tools including Creo / Teamcenter.

Product Design MFG : A bility to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Product Design & Development : Knowledge of product features; ability to design build and develop a new product technology or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Bachelors d egree or equivalent experience desired.

Deep MHE product and system experience.

Extensive hydraulic lines design experience.

Experience with multiple large scale Cat NPI programs.

Engineering collaboration experience working on a global engineering team with facilities in multiple countries especially in Asia.

Experience supporting multiple global factory manufacturing locations from a remote design location.

Extensive supply base knowledge of global hydraulic hose and tube suppliers and experience collaborating with them.

Summary Pay Range :

$95640.00 - $143520.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical dental and vision benefits

Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates :

November 4 2025 - November 16 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 95640 - 143520