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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a integral 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 Summary





The Associate Designer Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of production tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting devices, gauges, assembly equipment, and manufacturing aids used in industrial operations. The role ensures that tooling solutions are safe, reliable, cost-effective, ergonomically sound, and capable of supporting quality and productivity objectives. The Associate Designer Engineer works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Suppliers, and EHS teams to develop tooling that improves manufacturing performance while meeting applicable engineering standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Tooling Design and Development
- Design manufacturing tools, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and work holding devices.
- Develop assembly and welding fixtures for production processes.
- Design lifting and material handling tools for manufacturi

📌 Associate Design Engineer (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Santa Catarina