Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The position is within Caterpillars Large Power Systems Division and is part of the team that develops advanced high-pressure fuel systems. You would join a diverse team enhancing the injector design and performance for new engine applications. The position offers experiences ranging from hands on testing, detailed design, structural and hydraulic analysis. The position is principally located in Pontiac Illinois at our primary manufacturing facility.
Job Duties:

• Assignments are project oriented and incorporate knowledge of current technology as well as an understanding of the entire design process.
• Takes responsibility for the design concept and design layout using the manual or computer graphics system. Performs design calculations and participates in design decisions. Along with the supporting technical team, provides technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Service and other areas.
• Works with considerable latitude in coordinating and providing design expertise. Refines and improves product designs by conducting investigations and developing solutions. Receives exposure to complex design processes. Consults with engineers to determine work objectives and the means to achieve them.
• Requires familiarity with the stages of production release and approval, and rejection of design deviations and change requests. Provides technical leadership for Designers, Layout Drafters, Drafting Technicians and purchased drafting support. Maintains close communications with Assemblers and Test Engineers during product buildup and testing.
• Enhances the integrity of the product in the worldwide marketplace by ensuring superior performance, durability, reliability, quality, and serviceability.
• Adheres to established standards, policies, and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc.

Basic Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, or Materials Science curriculum plus 0 to 3 years' experience or a master's degree.
• Requires excellent analytical skills.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills, a good mechanical and/or electrical/electronic aptitude, and good communications skills.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Product Engineering Experience

Additional Information:

• This position will close on 11/3/2021 at 11:59 p.m.
• This position is located in Pontiac, IL.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Up to 15% Travel likely.

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 .
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Relocation is available for this position.
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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