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

As a Design Engineer, you will have responsibility for linkage pin and bearing components used in Caterpillar machine linkage systems. This role will enable the development of key leadership skills to build strong and strategic relationships with both machine business unit process partners and strategic suppliers. You will collaborate to provide technical guidance to global teams while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. This role will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects associated with New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Enterprise Strategic Initiatives. Finally, this role will allow you to stay abreast of innovative technology and broaden your professional network.

Additional Information

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

What You Will Do

• Design ownership for cartridge pin and linkage pin assemblies

• Development and maintenance of engineering design guides for linkage pin systems

• Creation of tools to drive best practices in component design and selection

• Maintaining relationships with machine teams to assist in the design of linkage pin systems to support NPI, CPI, and cost reduction activities.

• Research and development of new technology including designs, materials, heat treatment, or coatings that could deliver differentiation to linkage pin and bearing systems.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of validation and competitive benchmarking activities.

• Communicate status and results to process partners, suppliers, and team members.

What You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• 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.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• 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.

• 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.

What Will Set You Apart

• Design, development, or analysis experience related to components.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Creo and TeamCenter.

• Experience with engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.

• Mechanical aptitude and general understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Material science, metallurgy, welding, or tribology experience.

• Project management skills – develop, maintain, and execute a project plan.

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

July 23, 2024 - August 6, 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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