Senior Design Engineer- Controls Packaging

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•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. About LPSD The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. Job Summary In this role, you will participate/lead the design and development effort for packaging of generator set control systems used on reciprocating engines. This role will focus on diesel and gas-powered generator sets which operate in Electric Power, Oil & Gas and Marine market segments. Generator size range is 300KW to 6000KW.

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.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in a position relevant to this role
Knowledge of generator set control panel and/or power system design
Knowledge of IEEE, NEMA, UL and IEC standards for testing and rating of electrical machines
Experience using ProE, CAD Engineering Tools or Custom Computer Programs to design, develop, and calculate electrical control and power system performance
Proven leadership skills and experience in leading product development teams

Responsibilities

Participate in and lead project management activities for generator set control system packaging development projects. This involves development of optimal control system solutions to meet marketing, customer, product and project objectives while managing project scope, schedule and cost
Demonstrate strong initiative and sense of urgency to help fulfill customer requirements and utilize creative problem solving methods to solve problems across multiple cross-functional groups (purchasing, supply chain, facility operations management, etc..)
Work closely with the purchasing team to identify and develop strategic supply chain partners for control system components and panel assemblies. This will also involve participating in and leading product cost reduction efforts.
Maintain responsibility for all aspects of generator control system engineering development and maintenance activities
Complete planning, analysis and testing activities for validation of new product designs