Design Engineer - Heavy Structures
Design Engineer - Heavy Structures
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Job Description
Career Area:
EngineeringJob 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.
Duties / Responsibilities
Design and Development: Create detailed designs for large structures components ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Analysis and Simulation: Perform structural analysis and simulations to predict the behaviour and performance of large structures components under various conditions. Material Selection: Evaluate and select appropriate materials for the construction of large structures components based on strength durability and cost considerations. Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the creation of prototypes and conduct tests to validate design assumptions and ensure structural integrity. Project Management: Manage project timelines budgets and resources to ensure successful project completion. Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers and stakeholders to integrate large structures components into broader project plans. Compliance and Safety: Ensure all designs and constructions comply with relevant codes standards and safety regulations. Documentation: Prepare detailed technical documentation including design specifications test reports and maintenance manuals. Quality Control: Implement quality control procedures to ensure the structural integrity and reliability of large structures. ProblemSolving: Identify and resolve engineering issues that arise during the design construction and maintenance of large structures components Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and incorporate innovative solutions into designs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 46 years of experience
- Good understanding of GD&T standards and basic engine system
- Knowledge of Creo modules and Simulations
- Good communication and presentation skills
Desired Qualification
- Experience in Caterpillar engineering processes like APQP PPAP CPPD FMEA etc.
- Experience in Creo Design
- Experience in FEA results analysis and interpretation
- Experience resolving engineering issues with manufacturing / factory floor
- Familiar with Large structure Manufacturing process
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.
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.
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.
Technical Excellence:
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
ComputerAided Design & Engineering:
Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized in Creo simulations; ability to produce analysis simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design MFG:
Knowledge of processes approaches tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
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.
Posting Dates:
May 20 2025 May 27 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
