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Caterpillar Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Senior Associate Engineer — Electric Power

Griffin, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $131K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, committed to building a sustainable world. The Senior Associate Engineer will play a key role in designing and delivering mechanical systems for critical applications, utilizing 3D modeling tools and collaborating with various teams throughout the design lifecycle.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Utilize 3D modeling software to develop top-down system and component designs, ensuring system interactions are controlled and manufacturable

Review and interpret customer, dealer, and business requirements; translate them into functional and detailed engineering designs

Support product design and development activities across the full lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through validation and production release

Select materials and components to meet system performance, cost, and manufacturing requirements

Organize and support the design, build, testing, and analysis of prototypes

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including functional requirements, design details, and technical reports

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design acceptance, manufacturing readiness, and buildability

Identify, analyze, and resolve design and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis

Collaborate with suppliers to support component and system design execution and issue resolution

Participate in design reviews and support DFMEAs for system and component validation (leading DFMEAs preferred but not required)

Support proposal development, cost estimates, and technical inputs as needed

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including adoption of new tools, technologies, and engineering processes

Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, sales, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet customer and dealer needs

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Qualification

3D modeling softwareMechanical EngineeringProduct designRoot cause analysisDesign for ManufacturabilityProduct TestingTroubleshootingAnalytical ThinkingEngineering - MFGEffective Communications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience in genset packaging

Proven experience in product design and development, from concept through implementation

Strong skills in root cause analysis and problem-solving

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with hands-on engineering capability

Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and technical specifications

Practical, applied design engineering experience (beyond theoretical knowledge)

Analytical Thinking: Working 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: Working knowledge and 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

Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Working knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations

Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention

Product Testing: Working knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Working knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment