Senior Design Engineer - Hydraulic Systems

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Job Title: Senior Design Engineer Hydraulic Systems

Salary: (depending on experience)

Location: Peterlee

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar Peterlee

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks currently producing an 8model range used in many industries including mining construction and aggregates. The facilitys manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques robotic technology and a stateoftheart paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

The Opportunity
Join a dynamic team where youll serve as the vital link between hydraulic component experts and the machine product teamenabling the seamless integration of cuttingedge hydraulic solutions into complex vehicle systems. This role is pivotal in driving performance reliability and product excellence.

Collaborating with global colleagues youll leverage shared knowledge and diverse perspectives to innovate learn and lead in delivering worldclass engineering solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Design and develop hydraulic systems for Articulated Trucks ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

• Select appropriate hydraulic components (valves cylinders pumps motors etc.) to meet system requirements.

• Validate system designs through simulation tools and physical testing.

• Translate machine application needs into clear system and component requirements.

• Collaborate with global experts to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

• Coordinate with crossfunctional teams including cooling drivetrain installation and performance & controls to develop integrated solutions.

• Support quality improvement initiatives for existing machine fleets and implement factory enhancements.

• Contribute to aftermarket growth and costreduction projects.

• Stay current with emerging hydraulic technologies and identify innovations that offer competitive advantages.

What You Will Have:

Degree Requirement
Degree required

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Experience in hydraulic drivetrain or cooling systems or components; or machine development

• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics

• Understanding of major hydraulic subsystems on mobile construction or mining equipment including braking steering implement etc.

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 Extensive Experience:

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 Extensive Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to work well in collaborative environment and to communicate effectively in global cross functional teams

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective selfmanagement practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Level Extensive Experience:

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design build and develop a new product technology or service from concept through to production.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Experience in hydraulic system or component design

Top Candidates may have some of the following:

• Experience collaborating with suppliers to specify and select components

• Demonstrated project leadership capability

Additional Information:

• Hours: Full Time 36.50 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:30 Friday

• Travel: up to 10% to include globally

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness autonomy support personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI

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