Design Engineer

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Engineering

This position is within Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division and is part of the team that develops advanced high‑pressure fuel systems. You will join a diverse team developing injector design and performance for new engine applications. This role requires a hands‑on presence and offers experience in testing, detailed design, structural and hydraulic analysis, and mechatronics control strategy development.

• Assignments are project oriented and incorporate knowledge of current technology as well as an understanding of the entire design process.
• Takes responsibility for the design concept and layout using manual or computer graphics systems, performs design calculations, and participates in design decisions. Provides technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service, and other areas.
• Conduct hands‑on testing using test benches to measure performance, verify design functionality, identify failures, calibrate components, and validate durability over time.
• Works with considerable latitude in coordinating and providing design expertise. Refines and improves product designs by conducting investigations and developing solutions.
• Requires familiarity with the stages of production release and approval, and rejection of design deviations and change requests. Provides technical leadership for Designers, Layout Drafters, Drafting Technicians, and purchased drafting support. Maintains close communication with Assemblers and Test Engineers during product buildup and testing.
• Enhances the integrity of the product in the worldwide marketplace by ensuring superior performance, durability, reliability, quality, and serviceability.
• Adheres to established standards, policies, and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc.

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Direct, hands‑on involvement in the design and testing of engine or fuel system components.

Analytical Thinking:
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems.

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

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.

• 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.
• Looks for and considers non‑verbal cues from individuals and groups.

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.

• Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
• Completes current work according to…