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Caterpillar Inc. · 7 hours ago

Motor Design Architect - Electrification

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $189K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building stronger, sustainable communities through innovative technologies. The Motor Design Architect will be responsible for directing and contributing to the design and development of rotating electrical components, primarily motors and generators, while collaborating with a highly experienced team of engineers.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design owner of products

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

Qualification

Motor DesignElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentTroubleshootingProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsSimulation SkillsEffective CommunicationDecision MakingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline

Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables of product development life cycle for rotating component assemblies; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace

Demonstrated experience mechanical & electrical systems and/or components with special emphasis on electric drive systems

Presents coordinated marketing and product development plans

Strength in computer-aided design

Estimates time, effort, and resources required for thorough development through design and testing

Collaborates with test engineers in understanding alternative means of testing and considerations for production and development testing

Manages a significant piece of a successful product roadmap

Oversees all phases, activities and deliverables of the product development methodology

Knowledge of the design for manufacturing process and methodologies in evaluating

Approaches complex problems by breaking them down into its component parts

Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process

Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact

Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives

Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus

Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions

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

Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems

Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience

Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position

Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement

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

Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time

Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects

Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans

Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients

Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties

Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms

Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment

Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution

Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems

Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs

Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment

Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach

Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems