Design Engineering Specialist – Motors & Generators
About The Position
Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division is focused on delivering advanced electrified powertrains, zero-emissions products/technologies, and associated solutions and services. We are seeking talented individuals to build and scale next-generation technologies, products, and services to help customers build a more sustainable world. As a Design Engineering Specialist – Motors & Generators, you will concentrate on rotating electrics design within the Medium Voltage Rotating Components team. This role offers the opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of rotating electrical components, primarily motors and generators. The Medium Voltage Rotating Components team is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of components for various Caterpillar applications. You will have the chance to enhance your simulation and analytical skills, as well as your mastery of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts related to medium voltage motors and generators. You will be responsible for executing and coordinating design efforts for successful design and development, and you will have the opportunity to lead and collaborate with a highly experienced team of engineers with significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables of product development life cycle in manufacturing organizations; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the design for manufacturing process and methodologies in evaluating.
- Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Responsibilities
- Design owner of products
- Develop design concepts through a process of optimization
- Strong collaboration with suppliers through potential Development Agreements
- Quality leadership through PPAP and overall APQP rigor
- Current Product Improvements through feedback from the field
- Collaborate with machine businesses NPI & NTI product programs and their respected design groups
- Supply chain ownership of materials and cost
- Identify and work with other Caterpillar subject matter experts on aspects of the design
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
