Mechanical Engineer 4

Role Context & Team Scope

The position supports theDrivetrain Engineering team based in Decatur, IL. The team hasdesign control responsibility across a wide range of Caterpillar products, including:

• Large Mining Trucks
• Off‐Highway Trucks
• Wheel Tractor Scrapers
• Hydraulic Mining Shovels
• Electric Rope Shovels
• Draglines
• Rotary Drills

The scope includesgearboxes, axles, transmissions, torque converters, and related drivetrain components.

Primary Product Focus

• Large Mining Truck / Off‐Highway Truck / Wheel Tractor Scraper Axles
  • Differentials
  • Final drives
  • Brakes
  • Axle‐level components

Nature of the Work

This role is asystems‐focused mechanical engineering position with a mix of responsibilities:

• System‐level design and modeling
• Concept modeling and system modeling
• Requirements development
• FMEAs and root‐cause problem solving
• Detail design ownership for select parts
• Coordination withcomponent teams who own detailed part design

Candidate Profile the Team Is Looking For

• Strongtechnical aptitude and problem‐solving ability
• Goodcommunication and teamwork skills
• Ability and willingness tolearn drivetrain systems
• Comfort working acrossdesign, modeling, analysis, and manufacturing support

Backgrounds That Have Been Successful

• Hands‐on mechanical or technical experience
  • Robotics (e.g., FIRST Robotics / FIRST Tech Challenge)
  • Farm equipment, vehicles, or machinery
• Modeling and detailing‐focused engineers
  • Experience with complex part design
  • Strong root‐cause analysis and DFMEA skills
• Analysis‐heavy backgrounds
  • Combined with mechanical aptitude and structured problem solving

Experience & Education Expectations

• Experience target:
  • Generally8–10 years, regardless of Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • Candidates with only2–3 years of experience are unlikely to be successful given the technical depth of the team
• Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
• Exceptional backgrounds may be considered outside the standard range

Key Success Traits for This Role

Brian highlighted the following as critical to success:

• Strongproblem‐solving and analytical skills
• Modeling and detailing capability
• Mechanical aptitude
• Clearcommunication skills
• Ability to work effectively in ateam‐based environment