Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

7d•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. The Large Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Turbocharger Application team, located in either Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL. In this role, you will provide critical support for NPI, CPI, factory support, and cost reduction initiatives for LPSD engines. You will collaborate closely with the engine platform and application teams, performance teams, and external suppliers to define program requirements and develop effective solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree related to Engineering/Technology required
Extensive knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Extensive 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.
Extensive 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.
Extensive 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, or similar
Deep expertise in Caterpillar engine products, applications
Deep expertise in Gas or Diesel Performance Engineering
Deep expertise in Caterpillar programs and processes (NPI, CPI, NTI, Teamcenter)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with LPSD Platform and application teams on program requirements
Present in component and program level design reviews and gateways
Utilize APQP to collaborate with suppliers; optimizing designs to meet performance, reliability, durability, and cost targets
Direct the work of off-site engineering groups providing analysis, and detailing services
Complete design FMEA’s and develop validation requirements for new and improved designs
Create product validation plans and lead execution of these plans
Assist in teardown/inspection of turbochargers being used in validation or returned from a customer