Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar•East Peoria, IL

14h•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. Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself. Role Definition: The LPSD Integrated Drivetrain TTT Platform team provides drivetrain solutions for Medium and Large Track-Type Tractors. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead TTT drivetrain system and/or component projects in support of section deliverables. This may include NTI, NPI, CPI, factory support, field issue resolution and Assurance of Supply. Examples of responsibilities include new product design, analysis, validation planning, component sourcing, factory support and cost management.

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

Drivetrain component or system design experience
Track-Type Tractor application knowledge

Responsibilities

New product design, engineering analysis and validation planning
Resolving technical issues in the field, factory or supplier
Managing deviation requests
APQP activities, PPAP reviews
Organizing and coordinating engineering tasks with process partners
Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports