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 Inc. seeks Senior Engineer - Design at its facility located at 2427 E. Engine Drive, Building AC, Chillicothe IL 61523. 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. Conceive and provide practical product design applications using complex technical principles. Emphasis of this position is on creating concepts and directing the design and development of complex engineering projects. Prepare concept, design, development, and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects. Delegate portions of the project to other engineers and leads and coordinate the design, analysis, and computer simulation effort. Prepare development plans and be responsible for meeting scheduled dates. Act as the development team leader by interacting with plant locations and various engineering departments. Conduct technical evaluations of major systems on competitive products. Coordinate product tests with prove design and prototype build up and test areas. Provide guidance to other engineers responsible for portions of the product project to ensure development schedules are met. Evaluate, define, and resolve product knowledge to play the leadership role in the problem resolution process when interfacing with test and evaluation, service, plant personnel, suppliers, and consultants. Work with manufacturability teams resolving problems with manufacturing and statistical process controls. Keep abreast of latest technological advancements and prepare design concepts and develop unique product design features the company often patents to gain competitive advantage travels worldwide to suppliers, production plants, dealerships, customer job sites, and field test locations related to the development of engineering projects and problem resolution. REQS: This position requires a Master’s, degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field and Six (6) years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) 2 years of Component Integration experience; (2) 2 years of Design Control, NPI, and APQP processes experience; (3) 2 years of FMEA development and execution experience; (4) 2 years of FEA and structural analysis techniques experience; and (5) 2 years of CPI or NPI issue resolution experience. Telecommuting: 40% Telecommuting Permitted. Travel: 10% domestic and international travel required. Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Engineer - Design / Reference # R0000281571 LI-DNI].

Posting Dates:

November 8, 2024 - March 7, 2025

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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