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Associate Design Engineer

Associate Design Engineer

Caterpillar

1 - 3 years

3 - 8 Lacs

chennai

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Skills Required

design engineering learning development technology network support query analysis data manufacturing efficiency resolve communication capture recording software research analytics interpretation troubleshooting reporting escalation

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Role Definition:
As an Associate Design Engineer for EMD and DST machines detailing team, you will have the opportunity to Create, implement and improve engineering designs, processes, techniques, machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality, learn and contribute towards modelling and detailing projects. In this engineering position, you will build your technical expertise while learning product development through practical application and staying abreast of innovative technology. You will also build your professional network, engage with peers and receive guidance from Design Engineers.

Responsibilities:

Understanding Requirements from Design Engineers on the drawings
Supports on Input validation/ Input preparation
Support on comparison across machines for BIQ implementation, add value to the drawings in terms of Manufacturability, Assembly issues in detailing projects.
Support on effective query handling, prioritize his own tasks for Quality and on time deliverables.

Tool analysis, Reverse Engineering for tool developments, Assurance of tools discontinued by existing suppliers, data mining work for new tools selection

Creating new designs, models, drawings (Sheetmetal, Arrangement, Casting drawings) ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness
Participating in the adoption of new technologies, processes, services & systems to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement
Collaborating with all Internal and external engineering partners to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer.
Collaborating with cross functional teams to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Degree Requirement:
Degree required in Mechanical Engineering curriculum Minimum 1-3 Years of relevant experience in machines, Creo & Team Center. Good Understanding of Engineering Print Reading, GD&T and welding. Prior Experience on Caterpillar Systems like HVC, EDS, Teamcenter, Vis-Mock-up, SDP Fluid lines are preferred.

Skill Descriptors:
Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner. Level Basic Understanding:

Identifies information capture needs in own area.
Describes key benefits, drawbacks and rationale for documenting relevant information.
Provides examples of the risks associated with failing to record relevant information.
Explains organizational methods for documenting, identifying and recording information.

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.
Level Basic Understanding:

Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

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.
Level Basic Understanding:

Describes non-verbal behaviours that influence the interpretation of the message.
Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
Explains the importance of effective business communication.
Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
Level Basic Understanding:

Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems.
Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 30, 2025 - November 6, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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