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 system design and Performances 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)

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Design & Development of the Hydraulic system & selection of component for Earth moving, Mining and Construction machineries & equipment’s.
• Conduct Concept and Detailed Design Reviews with the Engineering teams for NPI, NTI programs.
• Support resolving Current Product Issues (CPI) using DMAIC process and responsible for Hydraulic System DPU control.
• Project management – Collaborating with Hydraulic Components, Hydraulic Integration teams.
• Collaborate with Electronic controls & software team to prepare controls logic for hydraulic systems.
• Release and maintain component Hydraulic System Schematic 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 & System 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 machine hydraulics.
• Experience in Machine Regulation & Homologation standards for systems like Braking / Steering.
• Fair understanding of Hydraulic component suppliers both regional and Global.
• Demonstrates latest mobile hydraulic systems & controls.

Technical:

• Experience in different mobile hydraulic systems like Open center / Closed center Load sense Systems / Closed loop Hystat Systems / Excavator controls – NFC/PFC.
• Exposure on Integrated Hydraulic Circuits
• Experience in entire vehicle hydraulic system sizing of Pumps, Motors, Cylinders, Filters, Hydraulic Reservoirs, Cooling, Hydraulic Controls.
• Able to Validate the machine & hydraulic performance – Tractive Effort/Power
• Basic Knowledge in understanding  electronic interaction with Hydraulics – CAN Controls / Software Logics / Data Link / Vehicle Information’s
• Proficient in ISO/NFPA Standards for Hydraulic components, Hoses & tubes.
• Hydraulic System validation – exposure on Data Acquisition.

Tools:

• Hydraulics: Automation Studio / Simulink
• PLM: Creo / Teamcenter
• Data acquisition -analysis tools
• Programming – Python.

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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