Senior Design Engineer
Caterpillar, Inc.
**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.
Are you ready to take on a thrilling challenge? As the Engine Installation and Cooling Specialist for Hydraulic Mining Shovels (HMS), you'll be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge engine and cooling components onto HMS platforms. This role isn't just about fitting parts; it's about pioneering the future of mining technology!
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Innovative Research** : Dive into the latest materials and competitive products. Lead the charge in organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
+ **Supplier Collaboration** : Work closely with supply specialists and buyers to develop and enhance supplier performance. Oversee the efforts of drafting and testing specialists to ensure top-notch quality.
+ **Design and Development** : Transform functional requirements into detailed design documents. Participate in buy-build analysis to ensure the best components are used.
+ **Proposal and Cost Analysis** : Support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports to drive project success.
**What You'll Need:**
+ A degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
+ A passion for innovation and a knack for solving complex problems.
+ Excellent collaboration skills to work with teams based in Tucson, India, Batam, and Peoria.
Join us in Tucson and be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of hydraulic mining shovels. Your expertise will help us tackle CPI, NPI, and AQE issues across all models, ensuring our products lead the industry in performance and reliability.
**What skills you will have:**
**Technical Excellence:** Knowledge of engines, product design, and engineering processes; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
**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.
**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.
**Top Candidates will also have:**
Experience with engine installation and cooling, familiarity with HMS systems.
**Additional Information:**
The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ.
Light travel (5%) to Batam or customer sites should be expected.
**Summary Pay Range:**
$108,360.00 - $162,480.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
**Benefits:**
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
_*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ .
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:**
December 10, 2024 - January 1, 2025
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.
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