Senior Design Engineer - Engine Fluid Systems

## Senior Design Engineer - Engine Fluid Systems Apply locations:
Mossville, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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** Career Area:
** Engineering
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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.
** About IPSD
** Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
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* Job Summary:

** We’re seeking a
** Senior Design Engineer
** for our Fluid Systems Engineering team. This person will be responsible for directing/participating in complex engineering projects including the design, test, and development of new product concepts for release to production in a manner to ensure those products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability. You will conceive and provide practical product design experience using complex technical principles supporting build processes and influencing the integration of new product components and technologies.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Prepares concept, design, development, and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects.
* Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
* Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
* Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
* Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
* Uses technical expertise and product knowledge to play the leadership role in the problem resolution process when interfacing with Test and Evaluation, Service, Plant personnel, suppliers, and consultants.
** What

You Will Have:

**** 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.
** 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.
** Managing Multiple Priorities:
** Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
** Technical Excellence**:
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
** Product Design and Development:
** Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
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* Education:

** Degree from an accredited Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering Program or related field
** 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 have 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…