Design Engineer Ground Engaging Tool

About the role

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Design Engineer-Ground Engaging Tool to design, develop, validate, and implement GET systems for Wheel Loaders and Underground Mining Loaders in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role involves creating 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and product documentation while developing wear component solutions based on customer applications and field feedback. The engineer applies FEA, DEM, and wear simulations to optimize designs, collaborates with manufacturing and quality teams, and supports NPI and CPI initiatives. This full-time, on-site position requires working onsite five days a week.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop GET system components including Tooth Points, Adapters, Wear Caps, Shrouds, Side Bar Protectors, Heel Shrouds, and related wear protection products.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Develop product solutions based on customer applications, machine performance requirements, and field feedback.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), and product quality initiatives.
• Utilize FEA, Discrete Element Modeling (DEM), wear simulations, and engineering calculations to evaluate and optimize designs.
• Develop load cases, breakout force calculations, and component performance requirements through application understanding.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, validation, and quality teams to ensure successful product implementation.
• Drive innovation by challenging conventional designs and identifying opportunities to improve product performance and reduce cost.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product design and development.
• Experience designing and developing GET system components such as tooth points, adapters, wear caps, shrouds, side bar protectors, and heel shrouds.
• Ability to create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Proficiency in Creo, Teamcenter, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with FEA, DEM, wear simulations, and performance modeling.
• Ability to develop load cases, breakout force calculations, and component performance requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking, cost awareness, and value engineering mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience in wear components, mining products, construction equipment, or ground engaging tools.
• Strong understanding of casting design, manufacturing processes, heat treatment, and metallurgy.
• Knowledge of wear mechanisms, tribology, structural analysis, and durability principles.
• Ability to understand machine applications and develop realistic load cases and design requirements.
• Innovative approach with the ability to challenge the status quo and develop customer-focused solutions.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques, engineering tools, simulation methods, and AI-assisted technologies that promote effective problem solving.

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.