Development & Research Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Advanced Materials Technology Department is currently seeking a Development and Research Senior Engineer focused on metallurgical product development. In this role you will have an opportunity to analyze a wide variety of components providing design support, development, and the associated failure analysis investigations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering curriculum required.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application ofaciones appropriate communication behaviors.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management: 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.
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Materials or Metallurgical Engineering Degree
Prior Failure Analysis Experience with Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials
Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Experience with component design and/or supporting manufacturing operations
Experience with foundry and casting processes.
Experience with heat treatment processes
Experience in creating technical reports, publications and/or procedures.
Strong Analytical Skills
Self-starter, accountable, and customer driven with strong teamwork and organizational skills.
Ability to work multiple projects concurrently