SKILLS YOU MUST HAVE

• 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.

SUMMARY PAY RANGE:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
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.

ROLE DEFINITION

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems - Drivetrain Division (IDT) designs and manufactures mechanical and electric drivetrain components and systems used across the full Cat machine product line. As a Design Engineer, the candidate will lead specific projects for drivetrain product maintenance engineering/factory support for the gears manufactured in various facilities worldwide. Other key responsibilities include supplier component sourcing/assurance of supply, supplier/assembly quality and cost reduction activities. Lastly, the role will support the development of continuous product improvement solutions and new product introduction for gears within drivetrain.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design responsibility for Upper & Lower Powertrain Gears
• Support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Prioritize and complete detailed design activities
• Collaborate with analysis and development teams to validate designs
• Support creation and execution of technical plans to meet project deliverables
• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing for component development.
• Perform product maintenance including factory support, sourcing projects and cost reduction initiatives
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management and business partners