Job Description

Career Area: Engineering
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Engineer - Mechanical Design - Genset
As a Design Engineer within Retail Electric Power Solutions (REPS) team of Caterpillar, you will serve as,

• An experienced individual contributor on complex projects and assignments for the end-to-end design and development of Diesel and Gas generator sets,
• This will involve preparing generator layout assemblies from Concept selection to designing sub systems like Base frame, Enclosure, Control panel, Breaker panel, Air Intake, Exhaust, Fuel & Cooling systems for Structural, Noise and Thermal requirements.
• You will also perform Design calculations, detailed design, Validation using CAE tools, review of drawings and assisting facility on proto builds.
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detailed design documents by collaborating with SMEs, Project Leads, Electrical and Mechanical engineers.
• Completes current work according to assigned priorities on time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical/Automobile/Aerospace Engineering from accredited Indian or Global Engineering schools
• Minimum experience of 8 years in structural design from concept till manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience working on sheet metal design and handling large assemblies.
• Experience in interpreting weld drawings,
• Experience in handling supplier queries from manufacturing and assembly.
• Good understanding of structural, thermal & Airflow calculations and material selection.
• Experience in routing of hoses and selection of sockets, fuel gauge etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and have an extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Perform needs analysis and initiate ideas, create/evaluate new processes and perform complex analysis work, identify and solve challenging problems
• Create and deliver technical reports.
• Create new CAD models and drawings for systems, sub-systems, assemblies, and components using Creo.
• Flexible to travel globally which is of 10% of the work

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Working knowledge on Cooling system modelling, design and development - Architecture
• Proficiency with generator design & development including Testing.
• Strong knowledge of various manufacturing processes, DFMEA and PFMEA concepts.
• Ability to perform complex assignments.
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills.
• Enjoys working in a fast paced, technically challenging environment.
• Basic proficiency in Mandarin language.

Additional information: This job required 5days working from office.
Posting Dates: January 21, 2026 - February 4, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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