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.

Job Title: Associate Engineer - Global Engine Development Platform

Salary: £33,780 + Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

As an Associate Engineer - Global Engine Development Platform, you will report to the 400 Series Engine Platform Development Manager. You will have responsibility for conducting testing, development and validating for the 1.7L and 2.2L Engine programmes under the direct responsibility of the 400 Series team. You will be accountable for process excellence, maintaining engineering best practices and documentation.

The 400 Series Platform Development team are responsible for developing and managing robust engine and aftertreatment calibrations focused on meeting complex regulatory, business and customer requirements. The team applies deep technical knowledge to data analysis, converting data into decisions, generating technical review and sign-off material, to ensure that our product recipe is of the highest quality and delivered on time. This is a highly visible team that works directly with all areas of engineering and will, at times report out directly to our product groups.

You will work closely with the Performance Systems Integration engineering team to deliver robust methods in achieving the Product Objectives and Technical Objectives (PO’s/TO’s) within the IPSD-M 400 Series product range. You will also work closely with the GED Test operations team to ensure quality data is achieved and with our Virtual Calibration Team in maximising the value of simulation-based calibration.

Additional Info

• Hybrid working pattern - 3 days on site, 2 days remote

• There may be some global travel associated with the role

What You Will Do

• Plan, manage and deliver tests to tight time scales and to right quality

• Conduct and/or direct tests (including Design of Experiments), checking data quality, test result integrity and repeatability

• Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis impacting products/processes and providing clear recommendations to stakeholders

• Improve testing procedures and operations to make tests more reliable, efficient and cost-effective

• Keep up to date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques

• Collaborate with global team to drive global alignment and best practices

What You Have

Effective Communication - Extensive Knowledge:

· Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message

· Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications

· Explains the importance of effective business communication

· Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures

Troubleshooting Technical Problems – Basic Understanding:

• Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides

• Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems

• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting

• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures

Technical Excellence - Basic Understanding:

• Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems

• Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.

• Provides examples or case studies demonstrating technical excellence in actual business scenarios.

• Pursues, prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic Understanding

• Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.

• Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.

• Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.

• Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.

What You Will Get

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. That’s the Power of Everyone.

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.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

September 12, 2024 - September 19, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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