Machine Configuration Senior Engineer

Caterpillar•Tucson, AZ

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. As a Machine Configuration Senior Engineer on Caterpillar's Hydraulic Mining Shovel (HMS) team. You'll collaborate with brilliant minds across engineering disciplines, suppliers, and global teams to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions that define performance, durability, and serviceability. Your work will directly impact the success of mining operations worldwide. What You'll Do Own the Blueprint: Develop and maintain the Bill of Materials for HMS platforms, ensuring precision and clarity. Build the Big Picture: Create and manage top-level machine models using Creo and Teamcenter, setting the foundation for world-class engineering. Solve Complex Challenges: Manage space claims, resolve interferences, and coordinate across hydraulics, structures, electrical, and engine systems. Drive Innovation: Conceptualize and develop advanced engineering projects that push boundaries. Lead and Influence: Guide peers, maintain product-line commonality, and ensure schedules stay on track. Collaborate Globally: Work with manufacturing teams, marketing, and commercial groups to bring ideas from concept to reality. Stay Ahead: Conduct competitive product evaluations and support continuous product improvement. Hands-On Impact: Travel to plants, dealerships, and job sites-see your designs in action and make real-world improvements. Why This Role You'll work machines that support global mining operations. You'll be part of a high-impact team driving new product introductions and continuous innovation. You'll collaborate with diverse experts worldwide, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and processes. You'll have the chance to see your work in the field, solving real-world challenges and making a tangible difference.

Requirements

Problem Solving: Experience using Creo and Teamcenter engineering systems. Experience in systems engineering will set you apart.
Effective Communication: This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with the global manufacturing team. Additionally, it involves providing guidance and support to other engineers.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Systems Thinking: Knowledge of the critical interdependencies among individual system elements that help and hinder performance; ability to plan and design solutions that synchronize resources to achieve business results.
Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Responsibilities

Own the Blueprint: Develop and maintain the Bill of Materials for HMS platforms, ensuring precision and clarity.
Build the Big Picture: Create and manage top-level machine models using Creo and Teamcenter, setting the foundation for world-class engineering.
Solve Complex Challenges: Manage space claims, resolve interferences, and coordinate across hydraulics, structures, electrical, and engine systems.
Drive Innovation: Conceptualize and develop advanced engineering projects that push boundaries.
Lead and Influence: Guide peers, maintain product-line commonality, and ensure schedules stay on track.
Collaborate Globally: Work with manufacturing teams, marketing, and commercial groups to bring ideas from concept to reality.
Stay Ahead: Conduct competitive product evaluations and support continuous product improvement.
Hands-On Impact: Travel to plants, dealerships, and job sites-see your designs in action and make real-world improvements.