Development & Research Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Advanced Materials Technology Department is seeking a Development and Research Senior Engineer focused on metallurgical product development. In this role, you will analyze a wide variety of undercarriage components, providing design support, development, and failure analysis investigations for the undercarriage product group. Your work will shape the world by contributing to stronger, more sustainable communities through innovation and progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering curriculum
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions.
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 of 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