Entry Level Design Engineer Jobs
New grad design engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Apple, BKF Engineers, and AMD hiring at this level now.
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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.
About LPSD
The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.
Job Summary
The Large Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join the Turbocharger Application team, located in either Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will provide critical support for NPI, CPI, factory support, and cost reduction initiatives for LPSD engines. You will collaborate closely with the engine platform and application teams, performance teams, and external suppliers to define program requirements and develop effective solutions. This position will close on 11/24/2026 at 11:59pm ET.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with LPSD Platform and application teams on program requirements
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they meet program requirements, timelines, and cost targets
- Present in component and program level design reviews and gateways
- Utilize APQP to collaborate with suppliers; optimizing designs to meet performance, reliability, durability, and cost targets
- Direct the work of off-site engineering groups providing analysis, and detailing services
- Complete design FMEA’s and develop validation requirements for new and improved designs
- Create product validation plans and lead execution of these plans
- Assist in teardown/inspection of turbochargers being used in validation or returned from a customer
Degree Requirement
Bachelor’s degree related to Engineering/Technology required
What You Will Have
- Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Top candidates will also have:
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, or similar
- Experience in Caterpillar engine products, applications
- Experience in component design engineering
- Experience in Gas or Diesel Performance Engineering
- Experience in Caterpillar programs and processes (NPI, CPI, NTI, Teamcenter)
Additional Information:
This position may require up to 10% travel
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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
Posting Dates:
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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.
About LPSD
The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.
Job Summary
The Large Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join the Turbocharger Application team, located in either Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will provide critical support for NPI, CPI, factory support, and cost reduction initiatives for LPSD engines. You will collaborate closely with the engine platform and application teams, performance teams, and external suppliers to define program requirements and develop effective solutions. This position will close on 11/24/2026 at 11:59pm ET.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with LPSD Platform and application teams on program requirements
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they meet program requirements, timelines, and cost targets
- Present in component and program level design reviews and gateways
- Utilize APQP to collaborate with suppliers; optimizing designs to meet performance, reliability, durability, and cost targets
- Direct the work of off-site engineering groups providing analysis, and detailing services
- Complete design FMEA’s and develop validation requirements for new and improved designs
- Create product validation plans and lead execution of these plans
- Assist in teardown/inspection of turbochargers being used in validation or returned from a customer
Degree Requirement
Bachelor’s degree related to Engineering/Technology required
What You Will Have
- Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Top candidates will also have:
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, or similar
- Experience in Caterpillar engine products, applications
- Experience in component design engineering
- Experience in Gas or Diesel Performance Engineering
- Experience in Caterpillar programs and processes (NPI, CPI, NTI, Teamcenter)
Additional Information:
This position may require up to 10% travel
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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
Posting Dates:
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Entry Level Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level design engineer job?
Entry level design engineer roles go to candidates who show practical output, not just coursework. A portfolio with CAD models, prototype photos, or school project documentation gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Internship experience, even a single semester, signals real workplace exposure. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can demonstrate problem-solving process and are comfortable learning new tools on the job.
Which companies hire entry level design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level design engineers right now include Apple, BKF Engineers, and AMD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large manufacturers, product development firms, defense contractors, and startups building physical or electromechanical products.
Are there remote entry level design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most design engineering roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 14% of entry level design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates open to any location will find more options than those searching within a single city.
Are these new grad design engineer jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior design engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites recent graduates to apply. Candidates who are ABD on a degree or just finished a relevant co-op often qualify for new grad postings as well.
Which industries hire the most entry level design engineers?
Entry Level design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they have continuous product development cycles and structured onboarding programs built to bring junior engineers up to speed quickly.