Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Job Description:
The Industrial Power Systems Division currently has a need for a Senior Design Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager of the Engine Electronic Systems Group located in Mossville, IL. This position will be accountable for design and development of the electrical harness for the 13-18L engine size used across a wide range of Caterpillar applications.
In this role, you will work closely with broad range of engine components and electronics systems teams to drive harness designs that will meet the engine platform requirements. You will have the unique opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of harnesses, power cables and installations for engine systems within the C13-C18L engine sizes. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your design skills, analytical skills, and mastery of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts by partnering with other members of the design team as well as providing technical guidance to global team members.
Job Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Create and refine designs in the development of wiring harnesses, power cables and the installation of related components including installation hardware for electrical and electronic systems on engine platforms.
Utilize Creo to create highly integrated designs within the machine platforms
Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing and manufacturing representatives
Review CAD models, layouts, assemblies, detailed part drawings, and bills-of-material for accuracy and conformance to specifications and Caterpillar Engineering Standards
Utilize design tools to optimize designs for manufacturing, service support, cost, and quality.
Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) deliverables including, product cost targets, product reliability goals, and drawing release quality.
Working effectively with a global team to deliver program objectives
Collaborate with suppliers, global manufacturing facilities, engineering system teams and the core product groups to minimize total cost of ownership.
Support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) process by modifying designs to address Product Support and Manufacturing feedback.
Support activities in the factory and lab including fit ups, root cause investigations and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum plus 5+ years experience in engineering
5+ years of engineering experience with CAD Software.
Previous working knowledge of NPI and CPI process
Top Candidates Will Have:
Basic understanding of mechanical design concepts
Basic understanding of electrical systems including reading schematics
Hands on experience troubleshooting electrical systems
Design, analysis, or test experience on wiring installations or electrical systems
Experience with NPI, CPI, APQP, Cost, and Teamcenter tools/process
High level of proficiency in Creo or other modeling tools including electrical harness modeling
Knowledge of harness and cable manufacturing methods
Experience collaborating with global engineering service providers
Hands-on experience (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing processes, wiring, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong Interpersonal & communication skills.
Self-starter with good multitasking skills to optimize and deliver desired results under challenging requirements of quality, cost, and timeline.
Some travel (<5%) to Suppliers and Caterpillar manufacturing facilities will be required.
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 a salary because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits:
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. Identity Theft Protection)
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to 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
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Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
