Supplemental Experimental Mechanic

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Research and Experimental Mechanic at Caterpillar Inc., you will continuously improve process efficiency by performing the assembling, fitting, and adjusting and/or dismantling required in the construction or disassembly of experimental engines. Individuals will work on experimental, pre-production, postproduction and legacy engines that range in size from 4.0 L to 340 L.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years full time working experience in diesel engine service and repair industry OR 2 year technical degree within the disciples of diesel power technology, Industrial; Engine Power Technology, or Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with engine driven generators
Tenacious desire to closely adhere to all safety regulations and policies, as well as robust incident prevention skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to think critically in difficult situations with minimal support or instruction.
Strong internal drive to succeed, combined with impeccable personal integrity and unflappable accountability for results.

Responsibilities

Perform the assembling, fitting, and adjusting and/or dismantling required in the construction or disassembly of experimental engines.
Work from Pro-E models, VisView models, blueprints and verbal instructions.
Assist install builds in various stages on both gaseous fuel and diesel type engines.
Fit for cooling, air, hydraulic connections, and wiring harnesses for adaptation of the test device to the test machine.
Install necessary test leads, thermocouples, cylinder pressure pick-up gauges, and instrumented test components as required to perform the test.
Perform adjustments on valve train, gear train, fuel system, cooling system, and oil system.
Assemble entire unit of a new design or the buildup of subassemblies.
Aid in the fabrication of intake and exhaust piping, instrumented fuel and cooling lines, and modified wiring harnesses.
Incorporate improvements and developments in present production models.
Evaluate and determine reusability of engine hardware during engine builds.
Use various precision gauging tools to check accuracy of assembly and fitting operations.
Plan method and sequence of assembly.
Install and remove engines from a testing cell.
Use all common mechanic's hand tools, portable power tools, power presses, simple machines tools, and powered crane to assemble parts into complete unit, making alterations and hand fitting parts when necessary.
Make suggestions concerning methods of overcoming difficulties encountered in assembly/disassembly and reasons for parts failure.
Initiate possible changes in design to correct failure, and any other pertinent criticisms or data gained while performing assembly/disassembly or dismantling or construction.