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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.
Sr. Configuration Engineer/ Sr. Design Engineer
Lafayette, Indiana
Relocation Assistance Available
This position is for a Sr. Configuration Engineer/ Sr. Design Engineer in the Core Genset packaging product team. The Packaging team is a cross platform engineering group that manages products for multiple platforms and market segments. As a Configuration Engineer, you will be part of the maintenance team through product configuration and structuring requirements to meet marketing, factory requirements, and technical requirements/specifications. Teams will consist of both internal and external partners, and you will be responsible for ensuring the proper product rules created related to design, integration, application, and ready for market requirements. You will manage the planning and execution of project tasks for the projects that you support, develop, and grow your generator set application knowledge and team leadership skills, and broaden your professional network. This specific role includes hands-on factory support for integrated generator controls across all product lines manufactured in the Lafayette, Indiana facility
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will support global manufacturing of large generator sets. Specific job roles include product structure releasing, maintenance, and support. This includes releasing and extending BoMs to facilities. This role also includes managing BoM issue resolution activities to support production BoM accuracy to meet customer delivery dates. The candidate will work across global facilities to drive BoM improvements while working with multiple organizations. The candidate will also assist in evaluation of engineering design deviations and change requests by other departments. The candidate will also support customer related issues ensuring proper information and data are available on demand for customer supported activities.
In this role, you will advance your engineering skills, assembly/manufacturing skills, communication skills and networking skills. This specific role includes hands-on factory support for integrated generator controls across all product lines manufactured in the Lafayette facility. Some of the responsibilities include:
A successful candidate will interact with a global team and have strong communication skills both written and spoken with desired skills in basic engineering tools including Creo, Teamcenter, EDS, VisMockup and drawing standards; an understanding of electrical systems tools like PSPS, Cat ET, and CANape. SAP business systems would be helpful as well.
Top candidates will have experience in all or some of these areas: engineering and factory systems, Med-V, 3500, and C175 products, demonstrated ability to deliver quality results with a sense of urgency, and experience delivering NPI, CPI, and/or cost reduction projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Top Candidates will also have:
Additional Information:
Employee Benefits:
• 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)
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Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position 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:
February 2, 2024 - February 18, 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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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.
Sr. Configuration Engineer/ Sr. Design Engineer
Lafayette, Indiana
Relocation Assistance Available
This position is for a Sr. Configuration Engineer/ Sr. Design Engineer in the Core Genset packaging product team. The Packaging team is a cross platform engineering group that manages products for multiple platforms and market segments. As a Configuration Engineer, you will be part of the maintenance team through product configuration and structuring requirements to meet marketing, factory requirements, and technical requirements/specifications. Teams will consist of both internal and external partners, and you will be responsible for ensuring the proper product rules created related to design, integration, application, and ready for market requirements. You will manage the planning and execution of project tasks for the projects that you support, develop, and grow your generator set application knowledge and team leadership skills, and broaden your professional network. This specific role includes hands-on factory support for integrated generator controls across all product lines manufactured in the Lafayette, Indiana facility
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will support global manufacturing of large generator sets. Specific job roles include product structure releasing, maintenance, and support. This includes releasing and extending BoMs to facilities. This role also includes managing BoM issue resolution activities to support production BoM accuracy to meet customer delivery dates. The candidate will work across global facilities to drive BoM improvements while working with multiple organizations. The candidate will also assist in evaluation of engineering design deviations and change requests by other departments. The candidate will also support customer related issues ensuring proper information and data are available on demand for customer supported activities.
In this role, you will advance your engineering skills, assembly/manufacturing skills, communication skills and networking skills. This specific role includes hands-on factory support for integrated generator controls across all product lines manufactured in the Lafayette facility. Some of the responsibilities include:
- Maintenance of all EP, Marine, Oil & Gas production package pricelists
- Ensure accurate BoMs for all managed pricelists by maintaining EHDs up to date
- Ensure pricelist top down model quality and their conformance to respective EHD
- Leverage VDRA/VB processes to proactively resolve potential package build issues
- Resolve open VDRA issues, actively work to close them, and reduce issue count
- Log known issues in tracker, audit future orders and process order updates as necessary
- Take ownership of implementing PCA by engaging L4s and L3s as needed
- Create new pricing arrangements and update existing as necessary ensuring pricelists drive accurate material list on orders
- Work with marketing and product definition teams on pricelist updates and help route PLCNs
- Lead/support package CPI resolution activities and drive them to closure
- Coordinate conducting virtual and physical fit-ups to validate design changes before implementing in pricelist
- Provide genset specific PSPS support to test cells and controls supplier, address any issues with incorrect or missing flash files in a timely manner
- Perform data mining, develop charts, coordinate Power BI creation to support assurance of supply initiatives
- Manage product compliance and regulatory requirements, collaborate with non-emissions compliance team and lead any issue mitigation efforts for all gas and diesel packages
- Provide technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service and other departments to solve difficult problems
A successful candidate will interact with a global team and have strong communication skills both written and spoken with desired skills in basic engineering tools including Creo, Teamcenter, EDS, VisMockup and drawing standards; an understanding of electrical systems tools like PSPS, Cat ET, and CANape. SAP business systems would be helpful as well.
Top candidates will have experience in all or some of these areas: engineering and factory systems, Med-V, 3500, and C175 products, demonstrated ability to deliver quality results with a sense of urgency, and experience delivering NPI, CPI, and/or cost reduction projects.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering curriculum AND 3 years of relevant Engineering experience
- Must have strong problem-solving skills, a good mechanical and/or electrical/electronic aptitude, and good communications skills.
Top Candidates will also have:
- CAT design and factory support experience
- Experience in genset product configuration
- Experience with Caterpillar systems (HVC, EDS, Teamcenter)
- Prior experience with product releasing to global facilities
- Exposure to Caterpillar Quality metrics including Warranty, DPU, CPI
- Exposure to Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain teams
- Exposure to NPI/CPI/Warranty/DPU
- Advanced computer skills
Additional Information:
- Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN.
- Relocation assistance is available for this position.
- This position may require less than 10% travel.
- Sponsorship is not approved for this position.
- This job posting will close on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Employee Benefits:
• 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)
#LI
#MilitaryMonday
#Letsdothework
#caterpillarinc
#Iamcaterpillar
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position 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:
February 2, 2024 - February 18, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
