**Career Area:** Engineering **Job Description:** **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 Purpose:** To perform design, development, and maintenance of new or existing products and components. As a **Senior Associate Engineer** in the Large Power Systems Division Core Packaging Group, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the concept, development, and design of mechanical systems. You will collaborate with other Engineers and cross functional teams while contributing to the planning and delivery of projects on cost, quality and time. **What you will do:** + Collaborate with experienced engineers to develop and implement practical product design using technical principles and standard work + Prepares concept, design and development of feasibility studies for engineering projects + Create or update engineering drawings + Support resolution of production and factory issues + Collaborate with suppliers for design, process, cost and deviation evaluation + Support component and supplier strategy initiatives + Investigate field issues and develop design fixes to improve reliability and durability of the product + Support validation activities **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology curriculum or relevant experience **Top Candidates will also have:** + Electrical engineering understanding + Proficiency in Creo or other modeling or simulation tools + Experience in Mechanical System Integration and/or fabrication + Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously + Knowledge of APQP, NPI, CPI and NTI processes is a plus + Strong analytical and problem solving skills + Exhibited the ability to begin working independently and have demonstrated ability to apply theory and concept, either through on-the-job experience or advanced degree **Skill Descriptors:** **Information Capture:** Working knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner. **Standard Operating Procedures:** Working knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency. **Analytical Thinking:** Working 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:** Working 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. **Design for Manufacturability (DFM):** Working Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations. **Engineering - MFG:** Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention. **Additional Information:** + Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN. + Relocation assistance is available for this position + Sponsorship is NOT available for this position + Travel up to 10% is possible Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** October 23, 2024 - November 3, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .