Senior Engineering Specialist
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Senior Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar

Location: Peoria,IL, USA

Date: 2024-12-23T13:30:42Z

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**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.Caterpillar's Earthmoving products (Motor Graders (MG), Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL), Medium Tractor Products (MTP) and Paving Products) play a big role in helping our customers build a better world. Our customers are increasingly facing environmental regulations and commercial pressures to use machines that reduce emissions beyond the strictest diesel emissions standards. This challenge means our product development teams must be proactive in developing new machines with ground-breaking fuel efficiency (such as advanced powertrains) or zero emissions. If you're a seasoned engineer and this sounds like a challenge, you'd like to be part of taking on, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as a **Senior Engineering Specialist** ! In this role, you will focus your time on advanced electrification concepts and implementing systems for the product development teams across the Earthmoving division. You will not only focus on performance, but how the system components and architecture affect machine cost, as well the overall machine efficiency.Apply today to make a difference in the world while propelling your career forward!**What You Will Do:**+ Lead electrification system tradeoff analysis to recommend systems and components that maximize customer value and shareholder return. This includes machine performance, R&D, program schedules, parts business, durability and rebuild capability.+ Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to define and develop electrified systems.+ Work with global engineering teams across different cultures and time zones to facilitate delivery of projects successfully.+ Serve as technical point of contact for Caterpillar engineering teams+ Collaborate with the product groups to define and negotiate system requirements+ Direct, perform, and/or review VPD analyses to determine system architecture and component specifications.+ Oversee and participate in component and system DMFEAs and test and validation planning.+ Manage the Research and New Technology Introduction portfolio for electrification.+ Participate in the APQP process including supplier visits, process validation activities, and quality problem resolution**What You Have (Basic Qualifications):**+ **Degree requirement:** Bachelor's degree in an Engineering (preferability in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural Engineering)+ **Technical Excellence:** Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a deep technical and functional understanding of machine systems and components, and the ability to author technical content in a clear and concise manner.+ **Engineering:** Previous work experience with powertrain component development or machine system development in two or more of the following functional areas:+ Transmissions Systems (including Electric Drive & Hystat)+ Lower powertrain+ Powertrain Controls+ Machine Controls+ Performance Engineering+ Electrification components, systems, or systems integration.+ **Effective Communication:** Possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively within cross-functional problem-solving teams and cross-organizational product teams, including interaction with Chief Engineers, NPI Managers, and Project Managers. Demonstrates strong initiative and the ability to self-start in dynamic environments.**Top Candidates Will Have** :+ Completed Machine / Vehicle NPI Development Program as Technical or Platform Leader.+ Deep expertise in powertrain development, performance, manufacture, and product support.+ Machine Performance or Controls experience.+ Experience working with electrified components or systems.+ Progressive experience in the following:+ Machine / Vehicle Development in a design or validation functions.+ Industry experience with Earthmoving products.**Additional Info** :+ 15-20% travel is expected (international and domestic)+ Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.+ **Visa sponsorship is available.**+ ISE assignments are not available.**What You Will Get:**Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).**About Caterpillar:**Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.\#LI**Summary Pay Range:**$142,080.00 - $213,000.00Compensation 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:**Annual incentive bonus plan*Medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits and Employee DiscountsTuition ReimbursementCareer Development_*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ .Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.**Posting Dates:**December 9, 2024 - December 31, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ( .

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