Entry Level Service Parts Engineer

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 Description Summary

Service Parts engineering provides support to various team members worldwide. The team is responsible for providing replacement part solutions to customers with aging equipment. Primary areas of focus will be on electric motors, valves (check, control, ball, regulator, solenoid), pump/motor assemblies, fan assemblies, heat exchangers, and engine handling lift equipment.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Define part/assembly design, drawing creation (source control, retrofit kit) and dimensional review with proper part numbering and taxonomy

Collaboration with suppliers to define replacement part or assembly

Interface and collaborate with hydromechanical system design engineers and compliance engineering

Validate safe working load requirements as necessary

Validate hazardous area certification requirements

Define kits as required to bridge form/fit/function differences including installation instructions and creation of bills of material and routing

Part/assembly modeling as required

Manage certification tables in ERP systems and evaluate part certification requirements/status coding

Manage technical questions from the field

INFO code analysis and supporting documentation as required

Part end-of-life identification and documentation

Define component/assembly change documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering, general engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering.

Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

0-3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous co-op or Internship experience.

Problem solving skills.

High energy level and sense of urgency.

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Good business / technical judgment.

Ability to handle multiple priorities for a variety of tasks.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 22, 2026 - October 2, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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