Senior Engineer, Configurator Systems Integration

## Senior Engineer, Configurator Systems Integration 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:

** Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division seeks a
** Senior Engineer, Systems Integration
** in Mossville, IL to oversee the design and integration of 13L inline 6 diesel engine systems for Caterpillar machines and other commercial applications. The role includes end-to-end engine system design, manufacturing support, and post-production engineering, all performed in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Design C13D/2606 L4 complex engine systems including requirements definition, concept development, detailed design work, manufacturing support, and post-production ongoing engineering maintenance.
* Serve as a technical mentor for engineers in the design, development, implementation, and optimization of engine configurations
* Ownership of the complete engine system bill of material.
* Work closely with a cross-functional team of experts in the engine component team, engine application integration team, engine development team, certification team, and software team to successfully take engine projects from concept to complete, certified engine
* Provide engine system level technical leadership for Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, and Product Support
* Additional responsibilities may include continuous product improvement (factory and field), technical problem solving, project timeline management, factory change planning and implementation, and cost reduction
** Degree Requirement
** Requires an engineering degree from an accredited university.  Preference in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering
** What

You Will Have:

**** Planning:
Tactical, Strategic**:
Working Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
* Contributes to short-term operational plans.
* Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
* Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
** Analytical Thinking**:
Extensive Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of technical problem-solving and creating 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 of 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.
** Effective Communications:
** Working Knowledge 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.
* Listens to feedback without defensiveness and…