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
The Caterpillar Tooling team in Monterrey, Mexico, has an opportunity for an entry level engineer to serve as a tooling designer. This coordinating role will work under the guidance of experienced tooling engineers to support the concept, design and development tools with different as mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic systems.

Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a keen understanding of internal and external customers' needs

• Support the design, development and validation of mechanical fixtures

• Develop or definition of plans for tooling designs

• Participate in tooling design reviews to share recommendations with process partners

Degree Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical, Automotive, Materials, or Mechatronics engineering disciplines from an accredited university.

Skill Descriptors
Data Gathering & Analysis:
• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
• Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.
• Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

• Self-starter with strong technical and analysis skills, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to perform concurrent assignments with team members

Analytical Thinking:
• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

• Good planning and organizing skills

Effective Communications:
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and process partners

• Strong English and Spanish language speaking and writing skills

Technical Excellence:
Level 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.

3D Software:
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists in designing 3D models using appropriate software.
• Helps others to install and maintain 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Discusses the pros and cons of competitive 3D software from a business perspective.
• Works with the standard features and facilities of 3D software.
• Asks industry experts about the usage and functionality of a particular 3D rendering software.

• Usage experience with either design, development, or modeling of tooling.

Product Testing:
• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
• Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
• Names key documentation (paper, audio, video) required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
Level 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.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Experience with 3D modeling software, such as CREO, Solid Works, Etc.

• Knowledge of manufacturing process

• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI or similar

• Experience with DOEs, optimization and robust design

Final details     
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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates:

octubre 7, 2024 - octubre 14, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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