Engineer-Design
Posted on: 24 Jan 2021
East Peoria, IL
Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
The Tracked Products Engineering-Light Structures Team is currently seeking a Design Engineer in East Peoria, IL. The role supports the Large Track Type Tractors, Hydraulic Mining Shovels and Surface Rock Drills and provides exposure to Light Structures through Analysis, Test, Manufacturing, and Supplier collaboration. The selected candidate will play an important role developing and improving the features, quality and cost on various light structure subsystems, such as hoods, enclosures, fenders, and tanks, and access systems.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Create concepts and direct the design and development of complex engineering projects for Light Structures
Utilize Creo to create highly integrated designs within the machine platforms
Utilize Creo Simulate to analyze designs to optimize durability and cost
Manage the teams NPI design deliverables, product cost targets, product reliability goals, and drawing release quality
Responsible for utilizing both on-site and offshore staff to manage workloads
Collaborate with suppliers, global manufacturing facilities, engineering system teams and the core product groups to minimize total cost of ownership
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum
3+ years or more of engineering experience
Top candidates will also have:
3+ years design experience on fabricated structures
Completed ERDP rotational program or equivalent experience
Demonstrated strong commitment to the Caterpillar product development
Demonstrated strong Caterpillar Values through teamwork and collaboration skills
Experience with NPI, CPI, APQP, Cost, and Teamcenter tools/process
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of proficiency in Creo or other modeling or simulation tools
Experience collaborating with global engineering service providers
Hands-on experience (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing processes, welding, etc.)
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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Caterpillar
Deerfield, IL
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, cold planers, feller bunchers, harvesters, motorgraders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, skidders, telehandlers, and utility vehicles; backhoe, knuckleboom, compact track, multi-terrain, skid steer, and track-type loaders; forestry and wheel excavators; and site prep and track-type tractors.
The company’s Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, track-type tractors, mining trucks, longwall miners, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel dozers, landfill and soil compactors, machinery components, electronics and control systems, select work tools, and hard rock continuous mining systems.
Its Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines and integrated systems for the power generation, marine, oil, and gas industries; turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and related services; remanufactured reciprocating engines and components; and diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products.
The company’s Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products. Its All Other operating segment manufactures filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, fluid transfer products, precision seals, and rubber sealing and connecting components; parts distribution; integrated logistics solutions and distribution services; and digital investments services.
The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. and changed its name to Caterpillar Inc. in 1986. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees104,000
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