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 REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important for us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.
 

About the role:
The key role of a Design Engineer is to provide overall support to the Reman Engine Systems team. In this role, the Design Engineer will gain knowledge of the entire Engine Systems product line along with an understanding of the remanufacturing process. This role will be the Product Engineer for one or more high pressure fuel pumps and/or other Fuel Systems product families. The Reman Engine Systems team is accountable for the overall quality and warranty of existing products, support of product and process salvage improvement projects to manage costs, and execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs introducing new product offerings for our dealers and customers.

What you will do:

• Evaluate new component salvage projects / techniques
• Develop and execute validation plans to ensure salvage projects meet quality and warranty goals.
• Support NPI of Engine Systems products and perform necessary print maintenance & releasing.
• Work with buyers and supplier contacts to develop and improve supplier capabilities and performance, including warranty Joint Failure Analysis.
• Evaluate product warranty and address emerging trends or issues.
• Support production and quality issue resolution activities.
• Validate new salvage processes. Organize, coordinate, and execute the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.

Education Requirement:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering curriculum, preferably Mechanical Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient English level

What you will have:

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Working knowledge 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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgements as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Working knowledge with given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design – MFG: Extensive knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product, Design and Development: Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Additional Information:

• Domestic Relocation assistance IS available for this role.
• This role will be located in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• 10-15% travel is required for this position.

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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 www.caterpillar.com/careers
 

 

Posting Dates:

August 21, 2026 - August 28, 2026

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

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