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Caterpillar Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Manufacturing Engineer

Mapleton, IL · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a ...

$112K - $169K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$112K - $183K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Software Engineer at its facility located at 540 W Madison St ... Chicago, IL 60661. Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications ...

$97K - $146K/yr

Engineering 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 ...

Engineering 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 ...

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Clayton, NC. In this role, you will collaborate ...

Engineering 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 ...

Quality Engineer

East Peoria, IL · On-site

$112K - $169K/yr

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for performing advanced inspection and audits to ...

Senior Software Engineer

Irving, TX · On-site +1

$117K - $155K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Software Engineer at its facility located at 5205 N O'Connor Boulevard, Williams Square-Corporate Headquarters, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75039. Architect, design and ...

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Assembly at the North Little Rock facility in Arkansas. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design ...

Lead Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$128.47 - $208.77/hr

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do ... Lead a team of 4-5 developers to implement the dealer integrations* **Delivery and Execution ...

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How much do caterpillar engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for caterpillar engineer in the United States is $55.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $74.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the caterpillar engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Caterpillar Engineer, you should have a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, experience in heavy equipment design or maintenance, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, diagnostic tools, and Caterpillar's proprietary systems or certifications is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and innovative solutions that meet both operational and client needs in engineering heavy machinery.

What types of projects or equipment will I typically work on as a caterpillar engineer?

As a Caterpillar Engineer, you'll commonly work on the design, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of heavy machinery such as excavators, loaders, dozers, and engines produced by Caterpillar Inc. Your role may include collaborating with product development teams, field service technicians, and customers to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance. You may also be involved in implementing new technologies or sustainability initiatives in equipment design. Most projects require both hands-on technical work and close coordination with cross-functional teams, providing a dynamic and varied work experience.

What is a caterpillar engineer?

A Caterpillar Engineer is a professional who designs, tests, and improves heavy equipment and machinery for Caterpillar Inc. They work in various engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, or software engineering, to enhance product performance and efficiency. Their responsibilities may include product development, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet industry standards.

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Product Service Engineer, Technology

Caterpillar

Clayton, NC • On-site

$112K - $169K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Caterpillar Inc. rating

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 477 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

265th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Career Area:

Product Support

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.

Caterpillar’s Cat Technology group is searching for a Product Service Engineer for our product development programs focused on supporting Caterpillar’s technology products portfolio within the construction industries segment (CI). In this role, you’ll be part of a team that enhances the acceptability and salability of current and new products (NPI) through meeting product health targets, reducing warranty, achieving NPI product support deliverables, and providing technical support to Caterpillar dealer/technical/service departments, technical field reps, machine and component engineering, and service engineers.

The position is suited for individuals that are looking for opportunities for increased leadership, global team collaboration, and exposure to all of Caterpillar’s machine product groups and service parts management teams.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop appropriate procedures and plans to ensure product quality and evaluate results to identify deficiencies. Collaborating with product teams to correct design flaws as needed.

  • Provide support to triage and direct issues to appropriate teams. Maximize customer uptime by providing quick field improvements.

  • Coordinate, review, and edit service literature to ensure dealer and customer success in commissioning, maintenance, and service the of the end-to-end product.

  • Solicit and gather internal and external feedback to identify potential new products and/or improvements to existing products that improve product serviceability.

  • Assist in new customer onboarding and deployment

  • Support customer data gathering initiatives to provide technical teams robust requirement information

  • Work with corporate partners to enable scalable training offerings for dealers and customers

What you will have:

  • Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

  • Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

  • Data Gathering and Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes, ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgement.

  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

  • Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

  • Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Consideration for top candidates:

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or experience in engineering or related field

  • Technical product support experience

  • Experience with telematics, payload technologies, productivity technologies, site grading technologies, or safety sensing systems

  • Product/customer support, quality, or aftermarket related experience

  • 6 Sigma Green Belt experience preferred

Additional Details:

  • This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL, Clayton, NC, or Tucson, AZ office.

  • Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position

  • Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

  • This position will require up to 30-50% travel

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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.

Posting Dates:

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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