Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc
When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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:
This role is focused on the design and integration of control systems for diesel and gas-powered generator sets
It involves creating, implementing and improving engineering designs, processes, techniques, tooling and machinery to meet customer requirements and maximize product quality
Responsibilities:
- Design, validate, and maintain generator set control panel designs, by supporting the product from the initial concept design, through the entire lifecycle of the product
- Utilizing 3D modelling software and standardized design practices to complete design and implementation of control panels, harnessing, generator power connections, and other ancillary components related to the packaging of generator sets
- Resolve problems related to manufacturing at multiple worldwide generator set assembly facilities
- Collaborate on design and product validation with multiple global suppliers, through the development and executing of detailed project and validation plans
- Use technical expertise and product knowledge to resolve product quality issues by interfacing with engineers, service representatives, plant personnel, suppliers, and consultants
- Participate in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement
- Implement planning and engineering improvement procedures and operations to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective
- Provide guidance to other engineers as required to ensure development schedules are met
Degree Requirement : Requires a Bachelors degree in an accredited Engineering (preferred- Electrical Engineering), Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
Skill Descriptors:
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 Working Knowledge:
Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance
Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions
Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc to disclose meaningful data patterns
Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand
Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions
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 behaviours
Level Working Knowledge:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviours without offending the recipient
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
Level Working Knowledge:
Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues
Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components
Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services
Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in ones general area of technical competence
Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues
Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams
Level Basic Understanding:
Differentiates characteristics of effective and dysfunctional teams
Explains the importance of a cohesive team effort and the concept of synergy
Compares traditional teams to virtual teams
Identifies key factors and requisite activities for building an effective team
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations
Level Working Knowledge:
Analyzes the implementation challenges of DFM methodologies and shares them with their supervisors
Documents each stage of the design process for audit and review purposes
Follows standard guidelines and best practices while carrying out DFM procedures
Implements DFM methodologies to standardize product designs, simplify operations, and reduce costs for certain types of manufacturing processes
Utilizes basic DFM tools and technologies to implement DFM methodologies
Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention
Level Working Knowledge:
Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices
Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing
Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function
Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations
Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing
Level Working Knowledge:
Documents test process and results; prepares and analyzes defect-tracking reports
Summarizes features of a specific product-testing process and associated procedures
Tests components for compliance with functional requirements and established conventions
Discusses and compares usability, safety and integration testing
Develops product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment
Level Working Knowledge:
Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions
Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area
Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems
Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions
Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting
Additional Info :
- Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act "
Relocation is available for this position
Posting Dates:
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