Career Area:

Strategy

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.

Role Definition: Electrical Build

The Drivetrain Control Systems & Validation, Test Operations organization, has an opening for a Project Coordinator – Electrical Projects. As a Project Coordinator of electrical projects, you will be responsible for planning and leading test stand electrical build activities to support the validation of driveline, hydraulic, and friction material components and systems. You will plan electrical build projects and develop schedules for project plans. You will execute project plans for the electrical portions of test stand builds. You will continually learn, stay abreast of innovative technology, and broaden your professional network while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of electrical systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical build activities for test facilities

• Conduct or oversee formal design reviews

• Lead problem-resolution and cost-reduction activities

• Creating detailed test cell layout prints

• Obtain quotes, choose suppliers, and submit orders for electrical components and systems

• Manage projects with UAW and contract electricians to meet quality, velocity, and cost targets.

• Support the layout and build process of test stand electrical systems and controls

• Perform risk and safety assessments (DFMEA, Safety Walks, Lock-Out Tag-Out)

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience desired

Top candidates will also have

• Project experience in drivetrain test facilities (TC-G)

• Experience using Microsoft Project

• Hands-on electrical experience (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, maintenance electrician, programmable logic controls, etc.)

• Powertrain and/or hydraulics electrical build experience

• Knowledge of Caterpillar machine product line

• Experience with Caterpillar engineering systems (TC/IPEM, PRWB, REDI, DEFACTO, BIQ, Design Reuse)

• Experience with NPI, CPI, APQP, and CPPD processes and tools

Skill Descriptors

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Business Acumen: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Effective Communications: Level Working Knowledge

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.

Project Management: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Data Gathering and Reporting: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

Process Management: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Additional Information

• This position will close 8/21/2024 at 11:59 pm.

• The location for this position is Mossville, IL (Building G).

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position may require less than 10% travel.

Employee benefit details

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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

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Posting Dates:

August 7, 2024 - August 21, 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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