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.
Description
As a Senior Design Engineer concentrating on the motor design in the Medium Voltage Rotating Components team, you will be joining a rapid growing innovative team on the cutting edge of electrification. You will have the unique opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of rotating electrical components primarily consisting of motors and generators.
The Medium Voltage Rotating Components team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of components for multiple Caterpillar applications. You will have the opportunity to strengthening your simulation skills, analytical skills, and mastery of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts associated with medium voltage motors and generators.
You will be responsible for the execution and coordination of design efforts necessary for the successful design and development. You will have the opportunity to lead and work with a highly experienced team of engineers having significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Design Owner of products (Motors specifically)
Develop design concepts through a process of optimization
Strong collaboration with suppliers through potential Development Agreements
Quality leadership through PPAP and overall APQP rigor
Current Product Improvements through feedback from the field
Collaborate with machine businesses NPI & NTI product programs and their respected design groups
Supply chain ownership of materials and cost
Identify and work with other Caterpillar subject matter experts on aspects of the design
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Mechanical or Electrical Engineering curriculum plus 8+ years of experience OR Master's or Doctorate degree in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering curriculum plus 5+ years of experience
Previous product development experience (design / analysis) with rotating components
Top Candidates will also have:
Experience with electric drive systems and/or components
Strong communication skills
Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex assignments
Excellent analytical skills; experience with CFD & FEA analysis tools
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical & electrical systems with special emphasis on electric drive systems
Experience with quality tools including FMEA, APQP, BIQ & PPAP
Experience with NPI/CPI Issue resolution process
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).
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