Mechanical Engineer - Design

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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.

Job Summary

The Installation Solutions team is a functional design group within the CTCT organization. Our Technology and Product Development division is responsible for leading the design and development of all aftermarket products, including new kits, upgrades, and product enhancements. We aim to continuously improve key high-level customer requirements for the durability, performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of aftermarket kits. Our global workforce is located in India, the USA, and New Zealand.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field, or at least 6 years of experience in design or manufacturing. 

  
  
  

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in solving complex engineering problems, providing direction and technical oversight. 

  
  
  

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills. 

  
  
  

• Capability to address sensitive issues, mentor and coach, and persuade others regarding new technologies, applications, or potential solutions. 

  
  
  

• Thorough understanding of engineering principles and design practices, with experience in designing and analyzing rotating and stationary components. 

  
  
  

• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) design processes. 

  
  
  

• Knowledge of bracket design and electrical harnessing. 

  
  
  

• Experience with 3D modeling and drawing creation. 

  
  
  

• Knowledge, understanding, and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5 standards.

  
  
  

Top Candidates Have:   

• Over 6 years of design, development, and analysis experience. 

  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering field. 

  
  
  

• Master's degree in engineering or a closely related field. 

  
  
  

• Familiarity with materials and processes, manufacturing methods, and testing/validation procedures for aftermarket kit/hardware. 

  
  
  

• Experience with Model-Based Definition, design engineering tools, and standards (such as Windchill, Creo, Teamcenter database, Bolted joint analysis tools and FEA analysis).

  
  
  

Responsibilities
• Gathering and analyzing user/client requirements to create the software requirements specification (SRS) document.
• Writing and implementing source codes of embedded systems and enhancing code samples of existing systems.
• Testing and debugging embedded system software using different tools/methods available to improve code quality and optimize system performance.
• Collaborating with other teams to provide post production support.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Skill Descriptors

Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Follows defined procedures to document all routine information.
• Identifies relevant established standards, policies and practices.
• Fulfills routine information capture needs in own area.
• Uses automated tools to capture, organize and archive relevant information.
• Cites examples of different types of relevant information that need to be captured.
Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Adjusts SOPs according to changes in organizational and industry procedures.
• Tracks deviations from and modifications to existing SOPs in business operations.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies.
• Assists in establishing a standard operating procedure based on workflow and environment review.
• Reviews the efficiency of standard operating procedures in terms of performance improvement.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
 

Effective Communications: 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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Analyzes the implementation challenges of DFM methodologies and shares them with their supervisors.
• Documents each stage of the design process for audit and review purposes.
• Follows standard guidelines and best practices while carrying out DFM procedures.
• Implements DFM methodologies to standardize product designs, simplify operations, and reduce costs for certain types of manufacturing processes.
• Utilizes basic DFM tools and technologies to implement DFM methodologies.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions.
• Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems.
• Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions.
• Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additional Information: ​

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of India which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

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If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

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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