Senior Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

As a Senior Engineer (internally known as Design Engineering Specialist) with machine systems integration responsibility, you will have the opportunity to direct and contribute to the detailed design, development, and validation of the Small Track-Type Tractors (STTT) designed in Clayton, NC and built in Athens, GA. This position will work New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects and play a key role in concept, design, and validation of the electronic system and software architecture. The position will be responsible for delivering customer value through integrating electrical, hydraulic, and engine systems.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and validate electrical system architecture and specifications.

• Develop and validate machine level software specifications and requirements.

• Identification and support development of electrical hardware components to introduce in NPI or CPI.

• Concept and rapid prototype software and component systems to deliver on machine customer value.

• Support and provide STTT customer voice to projects delivering off machine customer value (digital commercial/retail initiatives).

• Design and validation for CPI projects related to software and electrical system architecture.

• Factory support during pilot builds, production ramp up, and production.

• Develop in-process validation (IPV) strategy for machine systems for factory and field troubleshooting and service.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum.

• Computer Aided Design & Engineering: Expertise in electrical components, controls, and machine software. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and deliver component and software integration projects.

• Effective Communication: Strong organization, communication, and technical leadership skills. Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team (internal and external) to develop optimized machine level solutions.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Work experience in following:
• electrical hardware design and development.
• machine software development.
• emerging technologies and application in heavy equipment industry.

Additional Info:

• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.

• 10-20% domestic travel is expected.

• ISE assignments are not available.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

Posting Dates:

May 8, 2024 - May 24, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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