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.

As a Machine Configuration Senior Engineer on Caterpillar’s Hydraulic Mining Shovel (HMS) team. You’ll collaborate with brilliant minds across engineering disciplines, suppliers, and global teams to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions that define performance, durability, and serviceability. Your work will directly impact the success of mining operations worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Own the Blueprint: Develop and maintain the Bill of Materials for HMS platforms, ensuring precision and clarity.

• Build the Big Picture: Create and manage top-level machine models using Creo and Teamcenter, setting the foundation for world-class engineering.

• Solve Complex Challenges: Manage space claims, resolve interferences, and coordinate across hydraulics, structures, electrical, and engine systems.

• Drive Innovation: Conceptualize and develop advanced engineering projects that push boundaries.

• Lead and Influence: Guide peers, maintain product-line commonality, and ensure schedules stay on track.

• Collaborate Globally: Work with manufacturing teams, marketing, and commercial groups to bring ideas from concept to reality.

• Stay Ahead: Conduct competitive product evaluations and support continuous product improvement.

• Hands-On Impact: Travel to plants, dealerships, and job sites—see your designs in action and make real-world improvements.

Why This Role

• You’ll work machines that support global mining operations.

• You’ll be part of a high-impact team driving new product introductions and continuous innovation.

• You’ll collaborate with diverse experts worldwide, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and processes.

• You’ll have the chance to see your work in the field, solving real-world challenges and making a tangible difference.

What skills you will have:

Problem Solving: Experience using Creo and Teamcenter engineering systems. Experience in systems engineering will set you apart.

Effective Communication: This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the global manufacturing team. Additionally, it involves providing guidance and support to other engineers.

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Systems Thinking: Knowledge of the critical interdependencies among individual system elements that help and hinder performance; ability to plan and design solutions that synchronize resources to achieve business results.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work full-time in the Tucson, AZ office.

Occasional travel (10%) may be required to support activities at manufacturing and/or customer sites.

Sponsorship is not available.

Domestic relocation is available.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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:

November 24, 2025 - December 7, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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