Associate Design Technologist

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar you are joining a team of makers innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We dont just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in the roads hospitals homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customers needs. Join us.

Job Summary:

The main function of this position is to research and investigate the design functionality and maintenance of hydraulic cylinder and valves equipment systems and processes. Ability to make engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints. Navigate Teamcenter and preform multiple functions contained within the program.

What You Will Do:

Research design develop manufacture and test tools engines machines and other mechanical devices. Emphasis on Hydraulics.

Research and analyze customer design proposals specifications manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

Work with multiple suppliers on any issues related to new or existing design process functionality of hydraulic cylinders and valves.

Collaborate with checking and releasing to troubleshoot any issues. Perform multiple functions inside Teamcenter.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors degree

What Skills You Will Have:

Data Gathering & Analysis:
Describes alternative datagathering techniques and tools.
Documents basic datagathering methodologies.
Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

Analytical Thinking:
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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decisionmaking process.
Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Effective Communications:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors 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 nonverbal cues from individuals and groups.

Technical Excellence:
Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.
Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.
Provides examples or case studies demonstrating technical excellence in actual business scenarios.
Pursues prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges.

3D Software:
Assists in designing 3D models using appropriate software.
Helps others to install and maintain 3D modeling and rendering software.
Discusses the pros and cons of competitive 3D software from a business perspective.
Works with the standard features and facilities of 3D software.
Asks industry experts about the usage and functionality of a particular 3D rendering software.

Product Testing:
Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
Names key documentation (paper audio video) required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.
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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

Creativity verbal and written communication skills analytical and problemsolving ability.

Team player and detail oriented.

Ability to make sketches engineering drawings and common computations.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical drawing schematics and computergenerated reports. Understand hydraulic schematics.

Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Additional Information

The location for this position is Rapid City SD.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position may require up to 25 travel.

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 wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• 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)
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details

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