Design Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s EMD division is hiring a Design Engineering Specialist in Peoria, Illinois. The role provides technical leadership in structural analysis for Heavy and Light Structures, advances virtual product development capabilities, and mentors and coaches Design Engineers. The specialist leads analysis and validation of components, systems, and assemblies to ensure durability, reliability, and performance, and develops analytical models for structural behavior under varied loading conditions. The role also uses test and field data to validate predictions, troubleshoot structural concerns, and investigate quality and durability issues. This position is onsite five days per week and requires 25% domestic and international travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, including determining root causes and developing alternative solutions.
Knowledge of decision-making processes and techniques, with the ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and resources.
Knowledge of computer-aided design and engineering tools and techniques to produce, analyze, simulate, and test product design drafts.
Knowledge of product development life-cycle methodologies, phases, activities, and deliverables in manufacturing organizations.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques for anticipating, detecting, and resolving technical problems in product development.
Ability to work onsite five days per week and travel 25% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in FEA and structural mechanics, including nonlinear, dynamic, fatigue, buckling, vibration, and thermal-stress analysis.
Ability to develop accurate load cases, correlate models with test and field data, recognize simulation limitations, and assess technical risk.
Strong knowledge of metals, weldments, bolted joints, castings, forgings, and manufacturing effects on structural durability and performance.
Proven ability to investigate failures, determine root causes, and optimize designs for strength, weight, cost, durability, and manufacturability.
Ability to lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, improve simulation methods and standards, and use automation or data-analysis tools to strengthen organizational capability.

Responsibilities

Lead structural analysis and validation of components, systems, and assemblies using finite element analysis (FEA) and other analytical methods.
Develop and execute a roadmap to advance MWL Virtual Product Development capabilities, reduce reliance on physical testing, and improve product quality and speed to market across Heavy and Light Structures.
Build advanced simulation capabilities within the MWL team through coaching and mentoring engineers.
Represent MWL interests in EMD and enterprise Heavy and Light Structures communities to influence and accelerate key initiatives.
Develop, correlate, and maintain analytical models to predict structural behavior under static, dynamic, fatigue, vibration, and thermal loading conditions.
Interpret test data and field performance information to validate analytical predictions, troubleshoot structural concerns, and support root-cause investigations for quality and durability issues.