Job Description

Career Area:

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 – 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.

A Design Engineer within Drivetrain Team is responsible for supporting design, analysis, development, and validation of Caterpillar Drivetrain Components. The Drivetrain Component Team works to develop collaborative relationships internally, as well as with customers, suppliers and other functional groups to ensure goals are achieved. Supporting the Drivetrain Team, you will be supporting machines produced by Caterpillar and utilized by customers around the world.

Job Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates, implements and improves engineering designs, processes, techniques, tooling and machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality.
• Support manufacturing plants by contributing to the identification and implementation of efficiency and quality improvement projects.
• Planning and improving engineering procedures and operations to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
• Collaborating with all functional areas, (purchasing, manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network.

Education Qualifications

• Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Aerospace Engineering Bachelor’s in an accredited Engineering curriculum
• Intermediate English-speaking level required.

Top Candidates will also have:

Analytical Thinking

• Analytical skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products, WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT

Effective Communications

• Demonstrated technical skills with excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong work ethics and initiative

What Skills you will have:

• Knowledge of concept, design, test, analysis, detailing, or validation experience

• Working experience in drivetrain systems and components

• Knowledge of Product Development process such as NPI, CPI, FMEA, PPAP.
• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.
• Proficient in CREO and CREO Simulate

Additional Information

• The location for this position is available in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm.
• This position will require 10% travel, domestic and international.
• Relocation is not available.

Final details
Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment.

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Posting Dates:

abril 6, 2026 - abril 13, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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