CAREER AREA:

Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world – for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as an Engineering Project Team Leader.

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.  

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Seals, Tubes & Hardware Group within PSLD is currently seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader to lead a team of FEA analysts working on design and validation activities related to rubber components and seals used on Caterpillar machines. As an Engineering Specialist, you will serve as the elastomer FEA subject matter expert on projects and assignments that support and enhance Caterpillar product performance, durability, reliability, and serviceability. This position is located at Mossville, IL.

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

• Simulation of elastomer products in engine and machine applications to meet customer requirement.

• Coaching of junior members in elastomer finite element techniques.

• Simulation of elastomer pin-joint sealing systems to keep dirt out.

• Design and manage the development of next generation track seals through simulation and lab testing.

• Provide support for the development of bench tests used to validate concepts. (Iterative process)

• Collaborate with internal customers to resolve issues that might arise with their parts.

• Create and deliver technical reports.

• Research and develop new elastomer simulation techniques & methods.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering curriculum.

• 5+ years of non-linear finite element analysis running non-linear simulation of rubber components (seals, mounts, elastomer bearings, rubber suspension components, etc.)

• Previous project leadership/team lead experience

 
Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience using Abaqus, MSC.Marc or Ansys

• Experience with rubber fatigue simulation

• Experience with rubber molding injection simulation

• Experience with dynamic simulation

• Proficiency in testing of elastomer materials & components

• Experience with writing FEA sub-routines using Fortran and/or Python

• Good understanding of different molding processes of elastomers

• Experience with solid/ 3D CAD modeling (CREO etc)

• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail

Additional Information:

• This position does offer relocation.

• This position requires up to 10% 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.

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