Large Mining Truck - Performance and Controls Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Summary:

At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Large Mining and construction equipment. In this role as a Performance and Controls Engineer, you will report to the Senior Technical Manager and will be primarily responsible for serving as an experienced individual contributor on projects and assignments that are complex in nature, and that support and enhance Caterpillar product performance, durability, reliability, quality, and serviceability. As a member of the Performance, Simulation and Analysis team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

What you will do:

• Evaluate products and processes

• Perform needs analysis and initiate ideas

• Perform product maintenance

• Keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies

• Communicate technical information to dealers, customers, team members, suppliers, and other units

• Support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers, and suppliers; and develop and maintain keen understanding of internal and external customers’ needs.

What you will have:

• Bachelor degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

• 9+ years of experience

OR

• Master’s degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

• 6-8 years of experience

OR

• Doctorate degree plus 1 to 2 years of experience.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments.

• A self-starter with strong technical leadership skills.

• Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

This position may require 25% domestic travel

Sponsorship is not available

This posting will close at midnight on January 1, 2024

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual incentive bonus plan *

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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