Design Engineering Specialist – Hydraulic Installation Expert

Career Area: Engineering 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 Resource Industries Division is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist – Hydraulic Installation Expert to provide technical leadership for hydraulic system installation across Resource Industries products, including Rigid Frame Trucks, Load & Haul machines, Tracked Products, and emerging technology programs. In this highly visible role, you will establish hydraulic installation standards, mentor engineering teams, and drive consistent engineering practices that improve quality, efficiency, and execution across New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop and manage hydraulic installation design guides, standards, and engineering best practices. Serve as the technical expert for hydraulic installation across Resource Industries products and technology programs. Coach, mentor, and develop engineers in hydraulic installation design and integration. Champion common engineering processes that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency across teams. Define design requirements, performance characteristics, and technical specifications that support safety, quality, velocity, and cost objectives. Guide technical design reviews, project planning, detailed design activities, and development testing efforts. Participate in supplier selection activities and assess supplier capabilities to support program objectives. Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and hydraulic components to identify product and process improvement opportunities. Support prototype construction and fabrication activities, including material selection and process optimization. Lead reliability testing, failure analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. What Skills Will You Have: Technical Excellence Serve as the technical authority for hydraulic installation design, routing, packaging, and system integration across Resource Industries products. Lead the development of engineering standards and design guidelines, mentor and coach engineers, and provide technical direction that drives quality, reliability, manufacturability, and product performance across NPI and continuous improvement programs. Analytical Thinking Apply analytical tools and engineering expertise to identify root causes of complex hydraulic installation and integration challenges. Evaluate technical data, testing results, and field feedback to develop innovative solutions that improve safety, quality, reliability, and customer value. Decision Making & Critical Thinking Lead technical decision-making by evaluating design alternatives, assessing risks, and recommending solutions that balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and customer requirements. Apply sound engineering judgment to support hydraulic system development and continuous improvement initiatives. Effective Communications Communicate complex hydraulic installation concepts clearly and effectively across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and product teams. Mentor engineers, provide constructive technical guidance, and influence technical decisions while building alignment across cross-functional stakeholders. Project Management Lead hydraulic installation activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and continuous improvement projects. Plan, organize, prioritize, and execute engineering deliverables while managing risks, coordinating resources, and ensuring successful project outcomes.