Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

2d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

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. Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself Role Definition As a part of the dynamic and growing Large Power Systems Division team at Caterpillar, the Drivetrain Platform team is looking to expand our capability to support design, development, and validation of upper powertrain systems that are used in machine applications. This role will be filled by a capable design engineer with proven experience in design and development of powertrain systems, such as transmissions, driveline, axle, or engines used in earthmoving or mining machines, or prior knowledge of structures, castings, or rotating components (gears, bearings, shafts). This role will be located in East Peoria, IL and you will be a part of a growing global team of transmission and powertrain experts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum.
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.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of job-related work experience developing drivetrains, engines, wheel and brake systems, or rotating mechanical systems
Basic proficiency with solid modeling CAD software, such as Creo, and Caterpillar print creation and detailing
Machine or lab testing experience with transmission, axle, or engine systems
Formal training in Six Sigma, Lean, or other engineering process improvement programs
Knowledge of mechatronics or software development
Product support or field experience with customer interface

Responsibilities

Design, develop, validate, and implement components and systems of components for powershift transmissions that are used in Medium Wheel Loader applications (950-982 models)
Collaborate extensively with the software and L4 controls development teams to integrate the hardware design for controllability with software features and clutch control functions.
Integrate with the MWL product group to co-create the strategy for new powershift transmission solutions on all LCP (life-cycle-performance) models as they launch NPI programs that span the next 5-8 years, which include both diesel and battery-electric driven machines.
Collaborate with global purchasing and engineering teams to develop new components or optimize existing ones
Drive APQP tasks and thoroughly review data and information for PPAP signoff as related to transmission and axle components
Actively participate in component and system DFMEAs and PFMEAs as needed
Support structured component NPI & NTI development per Caterpillar standard practices while meeting time, cost and quality goals
Support resolution of CPI and NPI issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 5 why and fishbone
Support NPI/CPI builds and teardowns, as needed
Collaborate with manufacturing teams locally and others worldwide (Brazil and China) to drive zero defect focused design and process collaboration
Support Transmission End of Line Test by analyzing test data and providing engineering assessments for parameters outside of limits
Support manufacturing deviation requests by performing engineering analysis and determining disposition of material and/or rework options
Communicate technology and project status to support teams, project stakeholders, customers, and global manufacturing facilities