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.

The Small Wheel Loader (SWL) Product Group, part of Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products (BCP), is seeking an innovative, self-starting, and motivated engineer to join our team as a Senior Performance Engineer. You will have the opportunity to help our customers build a better world by being responsible for the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of overall machine performance for the entire SWL product line. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Caterpillar to define requirements, develop solutions, and deploy integrated solutions that create differentiation and deliver superior performance for our customers. Furthermore, you will support the development of technology strategies, bringing together onboard and offboard data, to deliver unmatched fit for use, productivity, and efficiency to our global customers.

What You Will Do:

• Define, plan, execute, and deliver machine-level performance that meets the requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), and SWL product life-cycle support.
• Cascade requirements to engine and powertrain teams to enable optimized machine performance.
• Develop control strategies and algorithms to optimize machine performance (productivity, efficiency, response), while integrating new technologies into the product line.
• Utilize virtual product development tools to evaluate strategic future concepts (such as electric drivetrains, autonomy) and improve machine performance with existing drivetrain solutions.
• Develop validation plans for machine performance through FMEAs and validation planning workshops.
• Support commercial teams with information for product literature and specifications, value selling tools related to productivity and efficiency, competitive results, and answers to specific technical questions.
• Support customers and machine factories through end-of-line testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of dealer support network inquiries.
• Operate SWL machines to evaluate performance and user interface features.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and progressive experience in an engineering position
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify critical gaps, next actions, and act to resolve issues with minimal oversight. Emphasis on initiative, data analysis, and strong technical insight
• Effective Communications: Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, other work groups, customers, and suppliers
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and develop solutions
• Technical Excellence: Experience in one of the following:
  • Wheel Loader or other similar machines and customer applications.
  • Control system development or familiarity with Simulink or other model-based development tools.
  • Electrical, Hydraulic, and/or software development, integration including engine, transmission, or Electrification experience

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Strong technical communications, customer focus and problem-solving skills demonstrated through past project work
• Knowledge of the Wheel Loader machines and customer applications
• Knowledge and/or experience of machine performance and hydraulics experience

• Experience in the following:
  • data capture and analysis
  • CAN communication protocols
  • CANape, CAT Electronic Technician
  • fleet data logging and machine telemetry
  • System modelling/simulation

Additional Info:

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.    
• 5-10% international and domestic travel is expected. 
• ISE assignment is not available for this position. 
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$108,360.00 - $162,480.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

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)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

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:

December 10, 2024 - January 5, 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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