Design Engineer
As a Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a cooperative team in the design of new products. In this position, you will build your technical expertise while learning product development through practical application and staying abreast of innovative technology. You will also build your professional network, engage with peers and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
This position has responsibility in design development, validation and release of electronic systems for the Aftermarket Enhancement Products located in Mossville, IL. Products produced by this group are primarily electronic in content but often require mounting and packaging considerations to be designed as well. Product includes electronic controls consisting of standard Caterpillar Electronic Control Modules with software modifications as well as custom designed modules for specialized applications. Electrical harnesses are designed for use with Products to provide interconnectivity between control elements as well as the targeted machine. As an engineer in the Aftermarket Enhancement engineering group you will be challenged with multiple projects for a wide variety of Caterpillar machines and applications. Tasks will also include support and leadership of engineering team activities including project ideation, design concepts, FMEAs, design development activities, validation plans, and visits to other Caterpillar facilities and customer sites as needed. This engineering team develops over multiple aftermarket product projects at a time with many projects completing within less than one year. This position will provide development for Engineering skills as well as offering opportunities to improve your business acumen for other commercial aspects of customers, suppliers, and internal distribution and Aftermarket business elements.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum
- 1+ years of experience
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Strong ability to work in diverse teams as well as initiative to work independently on focused individual tasks
- Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers.
- Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, troubleshooting, installations, or maintenance.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical/electronic aptitude and problem-solving skills or experience
- Analytical and data analysis experience
- Ability to quickly understand technology changes and drive advancement within the project teams
Additional Information:
- The location for this position is Mossville, IL
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
- This position may require 10% travel
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
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