Design Engineer (Engine Rotating Components)
Caterpillar Inc. · Bengaluru East
- Experience8–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelexecutive
- Posted16 Sept 2026
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. is hiring in Bengaluru East in manufacturing industrial. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engine Component Design
- CREO
- Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- New Product Introduction
- Continuous Product Improvement
- Forging
- Machining
- Surface Finish
- Heat Treatment
- Stress Analysis
- Heat Transfer
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Data Extraction
- Regression Analysis
- GD&T
- Solid Mechanics
- Engineering Design
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermal Engineering
The role
A design engineer at a heavy equipment manufacturing company develops engine rotating components using Mechanical Engineering, CREO, and GD&T, applying Solid Mechanics and Computational Fluid Dynamics to support product validation and improvement. The role also uses Teamcenter and tolerance stack-up analysis for detailed design work.
Full job description
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.
Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To
Design and development of Engine Rotating Components (Dampers, Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, Gears, Bearings and other miscellaneous components such as stub shafts and crank seals, Flexibility to work on multiple components.Perform design calculations, initiate ideas, support design failure model and effect analysis (DFMEA) and develop validation plan for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs – project coordination and work managementPerform product maintenance in support of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI)Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Process partners to understand and document the requirements – understand and facilitate core engine systems interactionsWork with CAE simulation team to plan and deliver simulation activity (not responsible for execution of Simulation)Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, purchasing during part developmentCommunicate results to customers, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams – change management process and communication (includes liaising with manufacturing assembly facilities)
Educational Requirement
BE Mechanical engineering with minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in engine industry (or)ME / MTech Mechanical engineering (specialization in solid mechanics/engineering design/ fluid mechanics / thermal engineering/heat transfer) with minimum 7 years of relevant experience in engine industry (ideal candidate)
Skill Sets/Competencies (Must to have)
Good Product knowledge on Core engine systemsProduct design/development of engine components like Dampers, Crankshaft, Connecting Rod, Bearings, Gears and major forgings and castingsBasic Knowledge of Forging, Machining, Surface Finish and Heat Treatment ProcessesProficient in modelling of forgings using CREOKnowledge of applicable simulation tools like Stress Analysis, Heat Transfer, or Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) etc.Knowledge on Data extraction, regression analysis and problem solvingAbility to apply GD&T based on the functional requirementAbility to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner
Skill Sets/Competencies (Nice to have)
Familiar with concept to detailed design for New Product Introduction (NPI)Familiar with Teamcenter or equivalent engineering data management toolBolted Joint analysisTolerance stack-up analysisFamiliar with Value analysis/Value engineering techniquesReliability analysisAdequate knowledge on external standards applicable for forgings
Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates
September 16, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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