at Caterpillar, Inc. in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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 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 such as, but not limited to Wheel Loaders, Track-type Tractors, Motor Graders, Compactors, Pavers, Cold Planers, and Rotary Mixers.
What You Will Do:
+ Design new products, processes, components, and/or systems to meet customer requirements and the capabilities of process partners.
+ Continually learn and stay abreast of innovative and emerging technologies such as machine learning, adaptive & autonomous controls, electrification, predictive maintenance
+ Lead projects addressing quality concerns and improve support of the product in the field.
+ Manage product changes with multiple functional areas for seamless introduction into production.
+ Work with regulatory and validation experts to design components and systems to meet certification requirements such as CE, CSA, and UL.
+ Engage manufacturing and suppliers to optimize designs for cost, quality, and assembly.
+ Provide technical guidance regarding validation testing and analysis.
+ Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.
+ Complete projects on time and on cost.
+ Acknowledge and navigate trade-offs between time, resources and quality.
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 and have the ability to use various design software. 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 and manufacturing, ability to understand the design process and standards.
Examples May Include:
+ Mechanical design of heavy mobile equipment and the various sub-systems they are comprised of – such as structures, hydraulics, electrical, engine integration & cooling, operator environments, non-metallic component design, powertrain, etc.
+ Virtual validation using tools such as finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Discrete Element Modeling (DEM), Matlab, Python
+ Technology growth areas such as autonomy, connectivity, electrification, robotics, vision and perception systems, machine learning
Top Candidate Will Have:
+ Computer-Aided Design & Engineering : Experience with one or more of the following systems: Power BI, Tableau, Dewesoft, EDAQ, Creo 3D modeling or Creo Simulate (FEA), MATLAB, Python. Candidate must be able to find and review discrepancies and inconsistencies with systems and take steps to help resolve complex situations.
+ Effective Communication: Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people – customers, dealers, product specialists, internal partners, suppliers, technicians, 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 not available.
+ 10 – 25% of travel is 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 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.
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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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
