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Caterpillar Inc. · 17 hours ago

Design Engineering Specialist

Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $193K/yr

5+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building sustainable communities through innovation. They are seeking a Design Engineering Specialist to collaborate on electrical installation systems for Paving Products, ensuring performance and quality exceed expectations.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Cost Reduction initiatives for electrical installations and components in Asphalt Compactors

Collaborate with suppliers to develop and validate NPI components

Oversee design, development, and feasibility studies for complex engineering projects

Lead and actively participate in internal validation processes, overseeing builds, testing, and inspection of developmental hardware

Coordinate verification testing and simulations (FEA/CFD) locally and with supply chain partners

Manage internal validation, including builds, testing, and hardware inspection

Identify and resolve design and manufacturing issues to enhance product performance and efficiency

Mentoring junior engineers, share best practices, coach on technical skills, and help them grow within the team

Champion the creation and adoption of common processes and design principles across Paving’s portfolio

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProduct TestingTroubleshootingProject ManagementElectrical Systems DevelopmentCreoTeamcenterMentoringCritical ThinkingDecision Making

Required

Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an accredited institution

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

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