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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.

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary/Grade: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Larne

Benefits: 

25 days annual leave  

Up to 10% bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%

Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business. 

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Global Solutions Engineering Group at Caterpillar (N.I.) situated at Larne. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within the Caterpillar Electric Power engineering team.

The Global Solutions Engineering Group is responsible for the development of design to order customer specific products. This includes new product development, technical support for operations, processing of engineering changes, investigation & resolution of product quality issues. This role provides a great opportunity for an Engineer to develop their abilities within an experienced team working on projects for various export markets.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will primarily carry out the concept and design of mechanical engineering projects through to production, and ensure the electric power products provide superior performance, best cost, durability, quality, and serviceability for our customers. For the right candidate, this role will include opportunities for you to be the lead engineer on smaller electric power projects.

What you will do:

Research new materials and competitive products.

Organise, coordinate, and execute the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes for electric power products.

Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.

Oversee the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.

Develop and document functional requirements and translate into detail design documents.

Participate in buy-build analysis for product components.

Participate in and support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports for electric power products.

What you have:

Product Design and Development - Level Working Knowledge:

Experience designing fabricated structures and/or electric power packaged products.

Previous experience of working in a product design/development environment

Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.

Evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.

Assists in building a complex prototype of products.

Technical Excellence - Level Working Knowledge:

Have sound knowledge of fabricated structures and/or electric power packaged products.

Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Product Design (Manufacturing) - Level Extensive Experience:

Develops improvement plans for senior management and evaluates the outcome of the design against the functionality.

Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering - Level Extensive Experience:

Working with Creo or similar 3D Modelling Software in a previous role.

Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings in accordance with recognised standards.

Managing Multiple Priorities - Level Working Knowledge:

Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Analytical Thinking - Level Extensive Experience:

Identifies many possible causes for 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 - Level Working Knowledge:

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional information

Some travel may be necessary but no more than 5% of the time.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Posting Dates:

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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