JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bight and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Senior Engineer – Design.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear & Maintenance Components, e.g., Steel Products (Undercarriage and GET) and Specialty Products (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). 

Product Support and Logistics Division   

We’re  committed  to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –  innovating  to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.  

Through it all, we are  one team  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  

Learn more about the  Caterpillar Experience  

As Senior Design Engineer, you will have the responsibility to manage the global strategy for design and application of Caterpillar machine linkage systems.  This role will enable the development of key leadership skills to build strong and strategic relationships with both machine business unit process partners and strategic suppliers.  You will partner with and provide technical guidance to global teams while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts.  This role will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects associated with NPI, CPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Enterprise Strategic Initiatives.  Finally, this role will allow incumbents to stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach team members and broaden your professional network.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Cartridge Pin Assemblies design control owner

• Linkage Pin Assemblies design control owner

• J1.3 design standard for linkage pins

• Pin supplier & procurement collaboration

• Pin Joint parts list & design reuse & quality

• Interface with Machine Business teams to support and assist in the design of linkage pins to support NPI, CPI and cost reduction activities.

• Research and develop new coding and heat treat processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

• 5+ years of structure design experience

• Experience with stress/strain, load analysis, prints, tolerancing and materials

• Knowledge of manufacturing practices for precision machined and heat-treated components

• Experience utilizing analytical software/programs to analyze data

Top Candidates will also have:

• Experience with Welding and Material Coating processes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal partners

• The ability to work/lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions

• Strong project management skills – Developing, maintaining, and executing to a project management plan

• Experience with TeamCenter

• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills

Additional Information:

This position does offer relocation.

This position requires 10% or less travel.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers .

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Relocation is available for this position.

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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