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 Title: Design Engineer
Grade: 22
Salary: £49,519 - £74,278
Location: Peterborough, UK – On-site 5 days a week
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Up to 10% bonus
Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division is focused on delivering advanced electrified powertrain systems, zero-emission technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. We are building the next generation of electrified products that help our customers solve their toughest challenges and create a more sustainable future.
We are looking for a Design Engineer to join the UK Rapid Electrification Development (RED) team within Electrification & Energy Solutions. The RED team designs, builds, validates and deploys technical and commercial demonstrator machines, developing innovative electrified machine solutions that address real customer challenges.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within empowered task-force "team of teams", collaborating closely with customers, customer-facing teams, build teams and validation teams to rapidly develop and mature new electrified machine solutions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across concept development, detailed design, machine integration and prototype validation within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of machine applications, technologies and engineering challenges. Engineers are expected to work closely with prototype hardware, build activities and test facilities, gaining hands-on experience in the development of low-volume, pre-production electrified machine systems. Some travel may be required to support project and customer activities.
Top Candidates Will Also Have - Knowledge of
Knowledge of engineering processes and tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Manufacturability (DFM) or validation planning.
You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile machine electrification programmes, gaining broad exposure across concept development, machine integration, build and validation activities. This role provides a unique opportunity to work close to customers and product hardware while developing technologies that will help shape the future of electrified machines.
Additional information
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 2, 2026 - July 8, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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