Senior Design Engineer - Command Integration

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

5d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Design Engineer you will design, develop, build, and implement new products, components or technologies for Caterpillar Fleet Products. In this role, you will need to collaborate with product and engineering teams in order to solve complex and global technical problems. That will require coordination for the planning and delivery of projects for new models, features and options specifically for integrating Command for Hauling systems that allow Haul Trucks to run autonomously within a Minestar Environment.

Requirements

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
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.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate relevant job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Product Applications (Command for Hauling) preferred
Prior experience supporting Machine Design projects; including but not limited to Light Fabrications or Electrical/Electronics Integrations.
Experience with APQP, FMEA, and Supply Chain
Proven experience as a Project Leader – New Product Development as well as mentoring others
Experience with Creo, Team Center or 6Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

Researching new materials and competitive products.
Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
Providing technical guidance and initiate ideas for new products for Autonomy Hardware on Haul Trucks
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents as well as validation plans.
Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.