Senior Design Engineer

Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Arizona, United States ⋅ Tucson, Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

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!

This position has responsibility for Engine Installation and Cooling on Hydraulic Mining Shovels. You will be responsible for integrating the Engine and Cooling components onto the Hydraulic Mining Shovels (HMS) platforms. This includes the air, cooling, and fuel systems as well as component mounting. This position requires a high level of collaboration with the product group as well as various systems teams to ensure design compatibility. Responsibilities will include solving CPI, NPI, and AQE issues on all models. The position is based in Tucson but requires close collaboration with India, Batam, and Peoria-based teams.

What you will do:

•            Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.

•            Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.

•            Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detailed design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.

•            Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

•            Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of engine and cooling systems, product design, and engineering processes; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

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: 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.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates will also have:

Experience with engine installation and cooling, familiarity with HMS systems.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Light travel (5%) to Batam or customer sites should be expected.

Sponsorship is not available

This posting will close at midnight on September 2nd, 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:

August 16, 2024 - September 2, 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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