Senior Design Engineer - Ground Engaging Tools

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.

The  Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)  is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). 

Job Summary:

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will design, develop, build, and implement new products, components, or technologies. 

Additional Information:

• Primary Position Location:  Peoria, IL (USA)

• Additional Locations:  Ramos Arizpe (Mexico)

• Travel Requirement:  10% (Domestic/International)

• This position may offer domestic relocation to Peoria, IL

• Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model.  In addition to working onsite at our facilities in Peoria, IL or Ramos Arizpe, our hybrid work model allows employees flexibility to work from home based on business need

What You Will Do:

• Researching new materials and competitive products.  Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.

• Assisting Supply Specialists and Buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.  Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.

• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents.  Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.

• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have:

• 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. 

• Technical Excellence:  Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. 

• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:   Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs, specifically CREO; ability to produce, analyze, simulate, and test product design drafts. 

• Product Design - MFG:  Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools, and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design. 

• 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Knowing of mining operations or bucket/Ground Engaging Tools (GET)

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

May 16, 2024 - May 31, 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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