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 Cylinder through Caterpillar processes, techniques, tools to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality. 

Degree Requirement:

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

Experience:

7-10 years of Overall Experience, with minimum 3-5 yrs. of Experience in Hydraulic Cylinder design.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Design & Development of the Hydraulic cylinders for Construction and Earth moving machines
• Conduct Concept and Detailed Design Reviews with the Hydraulic Systems & Product Engineering teams for NPI, NTI programs.
• Support resolving Current Product Issues (CPI) using DMAIC process and responsible for Hydraulic Cylinders DPU control.
• Project management – Collaborating with Hydraulic Systems, Machine Structures Hydraulic Integration teams.
• Analyse Cylinder Pressure data & stress/strain performance data against virtual validation
• Release and maintain Hydraulic Cylinder Bill of material
• 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
• Conduct competitive assessments at Component level
• Define and execute the Virtual, On machine validation plan through DFMEA, DFMA and DVP&R
• Reliability & Warranty analysis 

Skill Descriptors:

Industry Knowledge:

• Experience in Mining / Construction equipment cylinder designs.

Technical:

• Material selection for Cylinder assembly & its components
• Proficient in manufacturing processes Castings, Machining, Forging, Welding, Fasteners
• Exposure to Cylinder manufacturing process / factory layout
• Exposure to Metrology methods for hydraulic cylinder components.
• Experience in Auditing the manufacturing process for mechanical components.
• Basic awareness in ISO/NFPA Standards for Hydraulic components, Hoses & tubes.
• Experience in component life predictions using virtual & physical performance data.

Tools:

• Simulation: Ansys /Creo simulate
• PLM: Creo / Teamcenter
• Data acquisition -analysis tools

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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