**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 Description:** The Machine Performance Engineer is responsible for the system integration of the product to ensure the functional and performance criteria of the machine is achieved. This position will focus on the D9-D11 Track Type Tractors used primarily in heavy construction and mining applications. **Responsibilities/Job Duties** + System integration and ownership of the performance requirements necessary to meet the machine application requirements. + Use of data analysis and simulation engineering tools to solve complex engineering problems. + Ownership of detailed requirements for major components and subsystems including engine, drivetrain, hydraulics, and cooling systems. Manage tradeoffs and requirements for electronic controls across the subsystems. + Provide guidance on machine configuration and attachments, including application support, weight and balance. + Support commercial technical requests, application and configuration guidance, competitive product assessments, and sales tools technical support. + Factory liaison for performance requirements and end of line test support. + Provide technical leadership for machine productivity studies for both engineering and commercial purposes. **Top Candidates Will have:** + BS in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering + Data analysis experience and familiarity with using tools such as Power BI, MATLAB, Snowflake + Track Type Tractor/Dozer Machine Test or Product Application Experience + Machine system integration or system design experience **What Skills You Will have:** **Analytical Thinking:** • 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. • Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. **Technical Excellence:** • 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. • Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence. **Problem Solving:** • Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. • Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes. • Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. • Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems. **Effective Communications:** • Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. • Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. • Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. **Project Management:** • Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects. • Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements. • Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project. **Additional Information:** The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL (SS) Domestic relocation assistance is available Travel will be up to 15% Sponsorship is not available **What you will get:** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides: + Competitive Base Salary + 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) + Short and long-term disability coverage + Life Insurance + Paid parental leave + Healthy Lifestyle Programs + Employee Assistance Programs + Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media **Posting Dates:** November 12, 2024 - November 19, 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) .