Senior Hydraulic System 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.

Caterpillar, the largest Construction Equipment manufacturer in the World, is seeking a highly experienced Senior HydraulicsSystem Engineer (internally known as Senior Design Engineer) to be part of our engineering team in Peoria, IL.

The role will direct and participate in the design and development of new product concepts and complex engineering projects for release to production in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability. Position will work both as an individual contributor and as part of a project team on Caterpillar Earthmoving equipment for Motor Graders products.

What You Will Do:

• To direct and participate in the concept, design and development of Hydraulic Systems and ensuring products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability while meeting cost and delivery targets.
• Lead development activities with internal and external suppliers of mechanical and electro-hydraulic components through NPI/CPI development.
• Use your technical expertise, product knowledge and cutting-edge technologies to extract data from our products and transform it into valuable insights to create integrated solutions that help customers solve their greatest challenges.
• Want to work with a global team? This is your chance!
  • You will collaborate with the global hydraulic engineering organization in United States, Europe, India, and China.
  • Travel to foreign and domestic locations, if required, to support component and system development activities

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.

Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify critical gaps, next actions, and act to resolve issues with minimal oversight. An emphasis on initiative and strong technical insight.

Technical Excellence:  Candidate must have strong analytical skills. Incumbent will develop and provide solutions for significant technical issues related to quality, velocity, and cost objectives.

Product Design and Development:  Extensive knowledge of machine or system design, ability to understand the design process and standards.

Examples May Include:

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, define, and resolve issues during machine development and field follow.
• Coordinate design validation and prototype machine iron.
• Collaborate with expert operators and test engineers to provide detail feedback on machine performance that is correlated with measured data.
• Create and develop new intellectual property and patents.

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Effective Communication:  Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people – customers, internal partners, suppliers, engineers, and leadership team .

• Managing Multiple Priorities:  Ability to learn and leverage Continues Process Improvement (CPI) strategies across the enterprise. Candidate will have the ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities.

Additional Info :

• Domestic relocation  is available  to those who qualify.
• Visa sponsorship is available.
• Up to 10% of travel could be expected.
• ISE assignment is  not  available.

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

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

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 available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

April 3, 2024 - April 26, 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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