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.

Role Definition:
Creates, implements and improves Hydraulic component Designs, processes, techniques, tooling and machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality. 

Responsibility:

• Design hydraulic components to meet requirements, system performance and cost targets.

• Material selection for valve body, Stem, Cartridge, end covers Conduct cross function meeting with manufacturing and assembly team

• Bolt and seal selection

• Virtual validation using simulation tools like MATLAB, CFD, Creo Simulate

• Define and execute the Virtual, On machine validation plan through DFMEA, DFMA and DVP&R

• Analyze valve component performance data against virtual validation

• Conduct Concept and Detailed Design Reviews with the Engineering teams for NPI, NTI programs. Resolve field warranty related issues

• Conduct competitive assessments at Component level & System level

• Collaborate with the Global/Regional purchasing and manufacturing facility teams to support the product quality & cost targets, supplier process audit, sourcing, PPAP/APQP process validation

• Troubleshoot field failures, Warranty claims, factory issues, Cost reduction project requires component evaluation / redesign

• Reliability & Warranty analysis

• Project management,

• Release and maintain component Bill of material

• Collaborating with all functional areas, (marketing, purchasing, manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network

Experience:

7+ years of Experience in Design & Development of the Hydraulic valvess for the Earth moving, Mining and Construction machineries & equipment’s.

Degree Requirement:

B.E. / ME / M.Tech (Mechanical  /Mechatronics/ Automobile / Production)

Skill set:

Technical:

• Valves Design ( Details) /Valve Spool Design, Manifold Design, Valve body 

• Cartridge valve sizing

• CFD Analysis , Structural FEA, 1D & 3D Stack-up Analysis

• Bolted Joint Analysis, Failure analysis tools and technique

• Hydraulic systems Design  / Circuit reading

• Data analysis / Life predictions

Soft Skill:

• Effective communication

• Fluent in English

• Good presentation

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2024 - September 3, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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