Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division seeks a Senior Engineer, Systems Integration in Mossville, IL to oversee the design and integration of 13L inline 6 diesel engine systems for Caterpillar machines and other commercial applications. The role includes end-to-end engine system design, manufacturing support, and post-production engineering, all performed in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Requires an engineering degree from an accredited university.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Working 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. Contributes to short-term operational plans. Anticipates and adapts to plan changes. Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
Analytical Thinking: Extensive Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of technical problem-solving and creating alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes of a problem based on prior experience and current research. Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Effective Communications: Working Knowledge 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. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and use it for own communication effectiveness. Make oral presentations and write reports needed for own work including technical design review Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Understand and include key team members to ensure broad, clear communication and alignment for key decisions, strategic changes, and priority needs across the organization
Problem Solving: Working Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving technical engine problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. Examine a specific problem and understand the perspective of each involved stakeholder. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decisions on resolution. Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Leads engineering design and concept selection
Basic concept modeling capabilities in Pro/Engineer Creo
Assists in building a complex prototype of product.
Systems Thinking: Working 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. Monitors systems after interventions to confirm success and to diagnose new or remaining problems. Analyzes the dynamics of a system to determine key characteristics, properties, and functions. Escalates systemic problems that impede group performance. Surfaces problems within systems and searches for root causes.

Nice To Haves

Preference in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering
Strong foundation in general engineering principles, with ability to quickly understand system-level requirements and dependencies
Proven experience in test and development environments, including building, validating, and troubleshooting systems
Demonstrated ability to develop and manage bill of materials (BOM) and ensure components align with functional and performance requirements
Excellent communication skills, including leading/participating in design reviews and clearly articulating technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
Effective influence and leadership presence

Responsibilities

Design C13D/2606 L4 complex engine systems including requirements definition, concept development, detailed design work, manufacturing support, and post-production ongoing engineering maintenance.
Serve as a technical mentor for engineers in the design, development, implementation, and optimization of engine configurations
Ownership of the complete engine system bill of material.
Work closely with a cross-functional team of experts in the engine component team, engine application integration team, engine development team, certification team, and software team to successfully take engine projects from concept to complete, certified engine
Provide engine system level technical leadership for Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, and Product Support
Additional responsibilities may include continuous product improvement (factory and field), technical problem solving, project timeline management, factory change planning and implementation, and cost reduction