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CaterpillarsBuilding Construction Products (BCP) division is hiring a Hydraulics lineDesign Technologistwithin theirMHE engineering group in Clayton NC.This rolewillhaveleadhydraulic linesdesignresponsibility for the4-10 tonCat MHE product as well as support of the smaller1-3 tonproduct.
WhatYoullDo (Job Duties)
Own thehydraulicslinedesign responsibilities for the MHE product. This role is to be the SME for all things related to thehydraulicslines.
Design and release changes to hydraulic lines as part of CPI and current product support.
Design and release major hydrauliclines groupsfor MHE NPI programs.
Identifyways to commonize thehydraulicslinesBOM to minimize part numbers and complexity.
Collaborate with hydrauliclinessuppliers to ensure designs are manufacturable andcontainappropriate fittingsand materials. Ensure the hydraulic linescontainthe best-case components for performance durability and manufacturability.
Collaborate with MHE factoriesto ensure lines are capable of being assembled to meet cycle time expectations.
What You Have (Core Skills)
Analytical Thinking:Ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Effective Communications:Ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Managing Multiple Priorities:Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Proficient in producing analyzing simulating and testing product design drafts using CAD tools including Creo/Teamcenter.
Product Design MFG:Ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design & Development:Knowledge of product features; ability to design build and develop a new product technology or service from concept through to production.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience desired.
Deep MHE product and system experience.
Extensive hydraulic lines design experience.
Experience with multiple large scale Cat NPI programs.
Engineering collaboration experience working on a global engineering team with facilities in multiple countries especially in Asia.
Experience supporting multiple global factory manufacturing locations froma remotedesign location.
Extensive supply base knowledge of global hydraulic hose and tube suppliers and experience collaborating with them.
Summary Pay Range:
$95640.00 - $143520.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.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 Dates:November 4 2025 - November 16 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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