Design Engineer

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.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution?of?Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement?and the?design and?manufacture?of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

Job Summary

The Design Engineer designs, develops, builds, and implements new components, products, or technologies.

Additional Info

This position is located in Chillicothe, IL and does not offer relocation

What You Will Do

• Responsible for component designs used in all Caterpillar engines and machines

• Research and develop new test methods and procedures for products

• Develop, manage, analyze the testing and validation of components

• Collaborate with internal customers, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities to improve product and process performance

• Write technical reports that detail methods and findings. Keep accurate and detailed records of research and development activities and results

• Support procurement team on cost, quality, and assurance of supply topics for components

• Design control ownership to manage the component product portfolio

• Focus on innovation, benchmarking, and researching new materials

• Provide application analysis, recommendations, and support for internal partners

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree

• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Working Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts

• 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

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges, as well as the ability and desire to learn new skills

• 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

• 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

What Will Set You Apart

• Design experience with rubber components

• Experience working with dynamic systems, vibration data and formulating acceptance criteria

• Experience in NPI, CPI, APQP, and FMEA

• Experience in DATK, Matlab, Dynasty / Tomsim, Minitab, Fastener Advisor, Creo, and Teamcenter

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.

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 ~~~/careers.

Posting Dates:

May 3, 2024 - May 17, 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.

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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.