Design Engineer-A

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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.

This role creates, implements and improves engineering designs, processes, techniques, tooling and machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality.

What You Will Do:
Creating new designs and resolves issues regarding the manufacturing or building sequences. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
Planning and improving engineering procedures and operations to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
Collaborating with all functional areas, ( marketing, purchasing , manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network.

Education Requirement
Bachelors degree in Engineering , Computer Science, or Materials Science .

What You Will Have:
Analytical Thinking : Ability to break down complex problems, compare alternatives, and use tools like flowcharts and Pareto charts to identify root causes and solutions.

Effective Communication : Skilled in delivering clear, jargon-free communication and constructive feedback across teams and stakeholders.

Technical Excellence : Solid foundation in applying engineering principles and current technologies to solve functional challenges and improve product quality.

Team Collaboration : Understands team dynamics and contributes to building effective, cohesive teams across traditional and virtual environments.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) : Applies DFM principles to simplify designs, reduce costs, and improve manufacturability using standard tools and practices.

Manufacturing Engineering : Supports engineering operations by resolving issues, drafting specifications, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Product Testing : Executes and documents testing procedures to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance with functional requirements.

Troubleshooting : Uses standard diagnostic tools and procedures to identify and resolve technical issues in manufacturing or development environments.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Additive Manufacturing Experience : Hands-on familiarity with additive manufacturing processes, especially FDM, and the ability to set up builds effectively.

• Creo Design Background : Proficiency in using Creo for product design and optimization.

• Caterpillar Experience : Prior experience within Caterpillar or familiarity with its engineering and manufacturing environment is a strong plus.

Additional Details:

Relocation is not offered for this position.

Sponsorship is not available.

Less than 25% travel expected.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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