Senior Associate 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.

Role Definition

This position is with the Construction Industries Transmission Development team in the LPSD Drivetrain Control Systems & Validation division.

You will be a test engineer located at the Peoria Proving Ground to provide onsite support for the development of transmission and torque converter control systems for cycling and draw-bar applications. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact machine performance and durability for a variety of drivetrain programs.

Responsibilities

• Operating Caterpillar equipment as a test engineer to challenge the drivetrain system, develop robust calibration solutions and expose durability and reliability concerns.

• Become proficient in the tools and processes used to calibrate transmission control systems

• Learn to acquire data from various tools used in machine applications.

• Plan and execute on-machine tests to optimize transmission control systems and calibrations in Proving Ground and other field environments.

• Responsible for maintaining control software calibration, component inspections, data analysis, and documentation of results and recommendations.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum required.

Skill Descriptors

Effective Communications: Level Working Knowledge

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.

Analytical Thinking: Level Working Knowledge

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.

Engineering - MFG: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Product Testing: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

• This position will close 6/3/2024 at 11:59 pm.

• The location for this position is Peoria, IL (Proving Ground).

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position may require less than 20% travel.

Employee benefit details

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 a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

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Posting Dates:

May 20, 2024 - June 3, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

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

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