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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.
Job Title: Solutions Sales Support Engineer
Salary: £45,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location : Larne
Benefits:
25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays
Up to 12% bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans for family members, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.
Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?
With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion, 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. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
What will Caterpillar do for you?
From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.
Job Purpose:
The core job functions include reviews of customer requests and specifications, providing concept designs, schematic layouts, design calculations, and product costing. The role includes working with other members of the Sales team to increase the sales of Solutions product for the Electric Power market to support the growth of genset sales. The candidate will represent Caterpillar in customer meetings, and help maintain strong relationships with dealers, Consulting Engineers, as well as end customers. The products and services being designed and costed in the role mainly consist of containerized genset solutions tailored to the specific needs of our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Detailed review of specifications and customer supplied drawings.
Participate in and contribute to meetings between dealer / customer and Sales personnel to appropriately define technical scope requirements.
Development of electrical distribution and/or control Bill of Material as required to meet customer specifications (spirit of specification).
Provide a technical description of the solution being offered.
Development of cost build up for electrical distribution and control equipment, as per technical solution offered.
Generate detailed line by line CDE (Compliance, Deviation, Exception) matrix against the supplied (relevant) packaging specifications.
Request quotations from third party suppliers for components and/or systems as required to meet functional specifications.
Provide technical support as required for timeline meetings.
Participate in hand over meetings and internal CDE reviews after placement of order.
Update and control of costings for third party synchronising controls systems, motorised breakers, electrical components (Including motor distribution panels, special panel work, etc...) and menu-based pricing for small light and power.
Essential Criteria:
A third level qualification in a relevant Electrical or Electronic Engineering discipline. Candidates with lesser or no third level qualification must be able to demonstrate more relevant experience.
Possess the ability to state assumptions and progress with the work even when all requirements are not certain. Demonstrate sound judgement to understand when to seek more detail.
A self-starter, engaged in their professional development.
Demonstrate the ability to prioritise, plan and deliver workload in collaboration with the Sales team and customers.
A substantial level of relevant experience.
Proven ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize, plan, and execute deliverables necessary to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
Strong knowledge of power generation and associated low voltage distribution equipment.
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience in a commercial and/or technical sales role.
Good working knowledge of Generator Set offerings.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Posting Dates:
February 15, 2024 - February 22, 2024The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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