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Development & Research Senior Engineer

at Caterpillar, Inc. in Mossville, 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.

Job Summary

Industrial Engine Application and Installation (A&I) engineering support to CAT dealers / Perkins Distributors and direct OEM customers through Concept, Design, Testing and Reporting product development stages. Technical support for the Americas sales, Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Product Introduction teams (NPI). Support Americas A&I network training initiatives. Support worldwide A&I network on IPSD-LE/LPSD industrial engines.

What you will do

+ Support dealer/distributor and direct OEM’s projects via A&I, taking them to production.

+ Assure Americas dealer and distributor A&I capability.

+ Support global team with deep A&I expertise on IPSD-LE/LPSD Industrial engines.

+ Manage A&I services for Americas region.

+ Support Industrial sales teams by providing A&I technical information to drive engine sales.

+ Build strong relationships with selling dealers and distributors in the Americas region.

+ Oversee the creation of Mechanical and Electronic A&I Guides to support NPI projects for IPSD Large/LPSD Industrial Engines

+ Manage and track A&I documentation in Salesforce to assure production readiness to meet agreed to dates.

+ Provide Voice of Customer for NPI to assure engine systems meet customer requirements.

What you Will Have

+ Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering

+ 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.

+ Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

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

+ Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of Machine Validation.

+ Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a third-party machine environment.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

+ Prior A&I experience

+ Instrumentation and data acquisition testing experience of engine and/or machine

+ Prior dealer/customer experience

+ Prior sales experience

+ Working knowledge of the physical design and functional characteristics of machine applications

+ Electrical / Electronics background

Additional Information

+ Up to 30% Travel required

+ The primary location for this position is Seguin Texas, with additional location in Mossville Illinois.

+ Relocation assistance may be offered to the right candidate.

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.

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 alary, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.

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

+ 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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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:

July 19, 2024 – July 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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Job Posting: JC261130582

Posted On: Jun 12, 2024

Updated On: Jul 24, 2024

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