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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Design Engineering Specialist - eMotors & Generators

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$145K/yr - $217K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. They are seeking a Senior Design Engineering Specialist to oversee motor product development, ensuring all requirements are met while providing technical direction for a team of engineers.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications of products and components that satisfy customer needs and advance Safety Quality velocity and cost

Guiding the evolution of the technical design, technical project planning, detail design, and development testing. Participating in supplier selection and capabilities assessment

Monitoring, exploring, and testing new technologies, materials, and components to understand product or process improvement opportunities

Constructing and fabricating prototype equipment; overseeing materials selection, process optimization and process yield, as well as reliability testing and failure analysis

Qualification

EPowertrain SystemsProduct Development ProcessesProduct TestingProject ManagementTroubleshooting TechniquesAnalytical ThinkingMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTeam Collaboration

Required

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

BS or MS Engineering (mechanical, electrical or related)

ePowertrain Systems experience and understanding of component trade-offs and system optimization

Knowledge and experience in product development processes across the product lifecycle (NTI, NPI & CPI)

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

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

Project Management: 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

Product Development Life Cycle - MFG: Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables of product development life cycle in manufacturing organizations; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace

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