Caterpillar Inc.
Design Engineer
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Design Engineer
Design Engineer – UK Rapid Electrification Development (RED) Team
Career Area
Engineering
Job Title & Grade
Design Engineer Grade: 22
Salary & Location
£49,519 – £74,278 per year Location: Peterborough, UK (On-site, 5 days a week)
Note: Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to business needs.
Why Join Caterpillar?
Your contributions help shape a stronger, more sustainable world. At Caterpillar, you’ll:
- Work in a global team that values both progress and people—collaborating to build innovative, customer-centric solutions.
- Drive innovation with zero-emission technologies and electrified systems.
About Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES)
Caterpillar’s E&ES Division leads in electrified powertrain systems and sustainable technologies, creating next-gen solutions that address real customer challenges.
Job Summary
We’re seeking a Design Engineer to join our UK Rapid Electrification Development (RED) Team within E&ES. As part of an empowered “team of teams,” you’ll:
- Design, build, validate, and deploy technical/commercial demonstrator machines.
- Collaborate across customer-facing teams, build, and validation teams to rapidly develop electric-powered solutions.
- Work on market-driving projects, from concept to prototype and validation, in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Exposure: Broad range of machine applications, technologies, and hands-on experience with low-volume electrified systems.
Roles & Responsibilities
You will:
- Develop concept and detailed designs for electrified machine systems, from requirements to prototype build and validation.
- Contribute to cross-functional task forces, solving customer challenges and delivering innovative engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with build and validation teams, including on-prototype testing and continuous improvement.
- Integrate mechanical/electrical systems, focus on packaging and component development.
- Create and maintain engineering models, drawings, and documentation.
- Apply structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and robust solutions to design issues.
- Support engineering reviews, validation activities, and change management throughout the product lifecycle.
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Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or related discipline), or equivalent industry experience.
- Work Environment: Experience in a product design and development setting (concept and detailed design).
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving ability to manage multiple projects/priorities.
- Tool Expertise: proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo) and engineering drawings/models.
- Teamwork: Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Competencies
- Experience: In mechanical/electrical systems (or both), electrified powertrains, machine integration, low-voltage or high-voltage components.
- Research & Development: Knowledge of prototype/demonstrator projects or pre-production product development.
- Engineering Methods: Familiar with FMEA, GD&T, DFM, or validation planning.
Perks & Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- Up to 10% bonus.
- Pension Scheme: Caterpillar doubles your contribution up to 10%.
- Share Scheme: 50% match on your contribution.
- Flexible benefits: Health/ dental packages, electric vehicle cars, holiday purchase.
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Key Offerings
- Work on high-impact electrification projects, gaining broad expertise across design, integration, build, and validation.
- Customer-facing exposure: Collaborate directly with clients and product teams.
- Contribute to technologies that define the future of electrified machines.
Application Deadline
Closes: Midnight, 9th July 2026. *(Posting active 2–8 July 2026).
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar is a global leader in construction and mining equipment, executive off-highway engines, turbines, and locomotives. We’re committed to:
✅ Pioneering innovation ✅ Promoting a lower-carbon future ✅ Providing exceptional value through global dealers
Legal & Policy Notes
- Equal Opportunities: Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
- CV Guidance: To avoid assumptions during shortlisting, please explicitly detail qualifications/experience aligning with criteria. Bonus criteria (e.g., visa sponsorship) may be added post-application based on volume.
- Equal Opportunity: Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer.
- Mission власт: Vision-driven, mission-specific job responsibilities*
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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