at Caterpillar, Inc. in Decatur, 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.
Why you want this job and why it is awesome!
The Sr. Engineer for Machine Performance, Simulation, and Application position is recognized as one of the best in the company within a technical specialty. This position will focus on machine performance and controls for the Large Mining Truck product group. Machine platforms to work with will include diesel mechanical and diesel electric applications for legacy machines and electrification of current and future products. You will serve as a consultant and technical expert on projects and assignments that make significant contributions relating to Caterpillar’s core technologies. Product influence expands to vehicle concepts, product line concepts, and process systems concepts. In addition to demonstrating a mastery of engineering concepts, this position will be expected to lead projects and programs to completion.
What you will do:
+ Lead development of new Virtual Product Development (VPD) processes, tools, and technologies for performance simulations and analysis.
+ Establish technical requirements and specifications for new products using VPD simulations and analysis. Engage with internal and external partners to gain acceptance for key requirements and specifications.
+ Develop overall performance acceptance criteria for the product; use the latest VPD and simulation tools to perform concept feasibility analysis to evaluate key components, sub-system, and system technology options and trade-offs, and recommend a prime path.
+ Support machine platform managers with VPD results for decision making; improve current product quality using data and analysis results comparisons.
What Skills you will have:
Technical Excellence: Strong technical leadership skills with extensive experience in the performance and application of hauling machines. Have an extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications.
Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
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.
Effective Communications: Strong communication, leadership, project management, and business management skills. Direct work with internal process partners, suppliers, customers, and dealers requires the incumbent to demonstrate skill in negotiation, building consensus, and achieving compromise.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ, or Decatur, IL.
Domestic relocation assistance is available.
This position may require 25 % travel.
Sponsorship is not available.
This posting will close at midnight on 6/27/2024.
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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
+ Competitive Base Salary
+ Annual incentive bonus plan*
+ 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)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
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.
For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media
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:
June 18, 2024 – June 27, 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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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.
