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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.

The Building Construction Products division (BCP) at Caterpillar is a global organization responsible for the design, manufacture, and support of Caterpillar's line of small, versatile construction equipment and Work Tools (hydraulic attachments). At our Clayton Machine Design Center (CMDC) located in Clayton, NC, our teams of engineers and technicians provide value to our global customers, both internally and externally, by helping design, develop, understand, optimize, test, validate, and support Caterpillar hydraulic systems for our market leading machines such as Backhoe Loaders, Hydraulic Excavators, Small Bulldozers and Skid Steer Loaders. If you are a self-driven engineer eager to accelerate your career in hydraulic component and systems development, we have a great opportunity for you as a Senior Design Engineer!

Hydraulics are what drives the linkages and propulsion of our BCP earthmoving machines, and they are critical to our customers for getting their work done. As an engineer on the Hydraulic Component Team, you will build your network through interfacing with suppliers and collaborating with other Caterpillar team members to provide hydraulic component solutions for all the BCP product families. You will develop your expertise in all the different types of hydraulic components and circuits used on Cat® machines.  You will have significant opportunity to assist in solving complex technical problems while growing and demonstrating your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. Initially, you will focus on hydraulic pumps and motors, but could expand into other hydraulic components. Your experiences will include machine operation, international travel, problem solving, and strong technical collaboration to improve machine performance, cost, and reliability.

What You Will Do:

• Develop new hydraulic system and component solutions.

• Develop original or innovative approaches to engineering design, cost reduction, and problem solving.

• Interface with hydraulic component suppliers to understand the design, fabrication, and use of their components.

• Oversee the detailing and releasing of engineering drawings for the hydraulic components for which you are responsible.

• Maintain CAD for hydraulic components (we use Creo).

• Research and explore new technology.

• Promote quality and continuous improvement philosophy.

• Deepen your knowledge base of Caterpillar products, technologies, processes, services, and systems.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree/experience requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical curriculum.

• Engineering Experience: Progressive and relevant experience in hydraulic systems and components.

• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of heavy equipment and/or construction machines and the ability to design, build, and develop a new product from concept through to production.

• Technical Excellence: Candidate must have strong analytical skills. Incumbent will develop and provide solutions for significant technical issues related to quality, velocity, and cost objectives.

• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people – customers, internal partners, suppliers, engineers, and leadership team.

Top Candidates Will Have :

• A self-starting mindset.

• Advanced knowledge of construction equipment operations.

Additional Info :

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

• 5-10% international and domestic travel is expected.

• ISE assignment is not available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$108,360.00 - $162,480.00

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.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

December 23, 2024 - January 10, 2025

Any 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.

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