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.

Are you an engineer eager to make a meaningful impact through innovation? Caterpillar in Peoria, IL, is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our Earthmoving Engineering team, specializing in Engines & Cooling Installation for Motor Graders.

In this role, you’ll design and integrate engine installation and cooling systems, focusing on cooling performance, support structures, mounts, and lines for engines, transmissions, intake air, exhaust, aftertreatment, and fuel systems. Your work will help meet the needs of our customers while maintaining high standards for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines in a supportive, innovative environment, giving you the opportunity to expand your technical skills and thrive in a team-focused culture. Ready to make your mark in earthmoving technology? Join Caterpillar today!

What You Will Do:

• Spearhead the conceptualization and design process to meet project objectives, leveraging your innovation thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Take charge of developing components to support the integration of engine installation and cooling system designs, demonstrating your expertise in a multitude of engineering principles.
• Assess the performance of existing production designs, pinpointing areas for enhancement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for delivery of specific design tasks, effectively collaborating with other engineering teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing virtual analysis to predict design robustness in addition to weight and cost optimization.
• Utilize CREO to seamlessly integrate your designs, showcasing your proficiency in CAD software.
• Foster collaborative relationships with value stream partners, contributing to the delivery of superior products through effective communication and teamwork.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree Requirement: Bachelors in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. (Strong preference for agriculture or mechanical engineering degrees) with progressive design, validation or simulation experience.
• Analytical Thinking:  Showcase a strong aptitude for analytical thinking, demonstrating your ability to approach and solve complex engineering problems with a methodical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Effective Communications:  Highlight your effective communication skills, both written and verbal, emphasizing your ability to convey technical concepts clearly and collaborate seamlessly within a team environment.
• Technical Excellence: Illustrate your progressive technical knowledge, particularly in the utilization of Creo or other 3D design software for creating integrated component designs.  Emphasize your grasp of design principles and your eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic engineering environment. 

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Strong analytical thinking skills, capable of dissecting complex problems and developing innovative solutions.
• Possess technical excellence in mechanical engineering principles and practices, with a history of delivering high-quality results.
• Experience in product testing methodologies, including the ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently, employing systematic approaches to identify and resolve challenges effectively.

Additional Info:

• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• ISE assignments are not available.

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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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:

October 11, 2024 - October 27, 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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