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 Title: Starting and Charging Systems Engineer

Salary: £38,850 + Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave,    

• Up to 10% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business. 

About ICS and CAT Electronics

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. 
Caterpillar’s Integrated Component and Solutions (ICS) Division develops the technology that enables the success of our clients and customers. Our cutting-edge solutions are integrated across the CAT portfolio. Within ICS, CAT Electronics delivers integrated components, controls and software for the prime products across Caterpillar.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary

The Starting and Charging (S&C) Systems are critical to the operation of our Machines and Engines. In this role, you will work with Customers, a Global Team and World Class suppliers, to define S&C requirements and implement robust solutions on our Machines and Engines. Each project offers the opportunity to work on the latest rotating electrics technologies, supporting the development of engines and machines designed to meet the latest emissions legislation, with world-class levels of quality and reliability. You will be part of a small, friendly and talented team, working together to deliver programmes that are critical to the long-term success of a respected, global company.

Additional Information

• This role will require you to be on site 3 days per week in Peterborough

• Limited global travel required

What You Will Do

This developmental position will provide the successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity to participate in and have significant responsibility for the end-to-end development of modern rotating electric components and starting/charging systems. This gives our employees true product ownership and the opportunity to see their products through from concept to volume production and field usage.

Typical project activities will include:

• Liaising directly with clients and customers to understand and document component and system requirements for starting and charging.

• Working with world class suppliers to identify, source and validate components to meet programme and application needs.

• Conducting engineering analysis on components and systems to identify and address design risks through comprehensive verification and validation activities.

• Conducting component and system design reviews to obtain ‘buy-in’ from the business to selected components, designs and suppliers.

• Implementing validated components into production.

• Monitoring S&C system and component quality levels against targets, identifying improvement opportunities and leading projects to address customer issues and implement improvements.

• Supporting New Technology Introduction projects for Rotating Electrics Components and Starting/Charging Systems.

• Regular reporting of project status and progress to both internal and external Stakeholders.

What You Have

Technical Excellence:

• A good technical background from previous job roles or experiences. Top candidates will have a good technical degree in mechanical, electronic, electrical, control systems or automotive engineering and demonstratable knowledge of starter motor, alternator and S&C systems.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:

• A logical thinker with knowledge of the processes for robust component development and creation of comprehensive validation plans to mitigate component and system risks when integrating onto a modern engine platform. Top candidates will also have experience in component integration onto modern engines, machines and vehicles.      

• Continuous Improvement: the desire to continually evolve and grow personal skills, implement process improvements and enhance products.

Project Management:   

• The ability to plan, prioritise and organise, thus facilitating the successfully management and execution of a number of projects at one time.

Effective Communication:

• Effective Communication skills: understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; the ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels. Top candidates will have demonstratable knowledge and experience in coaching and mentoring of junior engineers.

What You Will Get

Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who Build a Better World. At Caterpillar, you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance. We offer a Total Rewards package and the opportunities for a fulfilling and rewarding career, in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

The diversity of this role will provide you with a unique opportunity. It’s a ‘hands -on’ role, and whether it is collaborating with suppliers, or working with internal and external customers, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop a range of skills covering process and equipment design through to implementation on the production facilities and field machines. You will work closely with a wide range of functions supporting Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain and Product Support departments to gain a broad range of business knowledge to aid further career development and opportunities though the organisation.

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.

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. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

August 21, 2024 - August 30, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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