Design Engineer

Engineering

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

This role also works closely with external suppliers, as well as Caterpillar manufacturing, assembly, and test team members.

• Assignments are project oriented and incorporate knowledge of current technology as well as an understanding of the entire design and product validation process.
• Takes responsibility for the design concept and design layout using the computer graphics system. Performs design calculations and participates in design decisions. Along with the supporting technical team, provides technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service and other areas.
• Conducts hands-on testing using test benches to measure performance, verify design functionality, identify failures, calibrate components, and validate product durability.
• Works with considerable latitude in coordinating and providing design expertise. Refines and improves product designs by conducting investigations and developing solutions. Receives exposure to complex design processes. Consults with engineers to determine work objectives and the means to achieve them.
• Requires familiarity with the stages of production approval and release, and the review and dispositioning of design deviations and change requests. Provides technical leadership for Designers, Layout Drafters, Drafting Technicians and off-site drafting support. Maintains close communication with Assemblers and Test Engineers during product build and test.
• 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 Engineering or a related field.

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.

• 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…