Mechanical Design Engineer (Enclosure Design)

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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Enclosure Design)

Salary/Grade: 40606 - 47500 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Larne

Benefits:

• Up to 10% bonus

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution up to 6%

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

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

This position requires 4.5 days a week in the office.

About EPD

Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing back-up power to hospitals providing emergency power when natural disasters strike and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres municipalities and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies products and services to help our customers build a bettermore sustainableworld. We need self-motivated intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Global Solutions Engineering Group at Caterpillar (N.I.) situated at Larne. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within the Caterpillar Electric Power engineering team.

The Global Solutions Engineering Group is responsible for the development of design to order customer specific electric power products. This includes new product development technical support for operations processing of engineering changes investigation & resolution of product quality issues.

This role provides a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop their abilities within an experienced team working on projects for various export markets.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will primarily carry out the concept and design of mechanical engineering projects through to production and ensure the electric power products provide superior performance best cost durability quality and serviceability for our customers.

For the right candidate this role will include opportunities for you to be the lead engineer on smaller electric power projects.

What you will do:

• Provide designs of selected projects backed up by 3D models technical drawings instructions and B.O.M.s to enable the manufacture and assembly of specialist genset applications.

• Provide technical and general guidance to associate engineers as required.

• Investigating & resolving issues affecting production of Solutions builds.

• Liaison with other Departments such as marketing purchasing validation & quality on the resolution of design specification queries & production issues.

• Specification and requisition of production materials for manufacture and finished components for
  assembly.

• The recording and control of documentation issued for manufacture.

What you have:

Product Design and Development - Level Working Knowledge:

• Experience designing fabricated structures

• Previous experience of working in a product design/development environment.

Technical Excellence - Level Working Knowledge:

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence effectively examining implications of events and issues.

• Effectively performs the technical job aspects continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering - Level Extensive Experience:

• Working with Creo or similar 3D Modelling Software in a previous role.

• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings in accordance with recognised standards.

Managing Multiple Priorities - Level Working Knowledge:

• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Analytical Thinking - Level Extensive Experience:

• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

• Quantifies the costs benefits risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

Effective Communications - Level Working Knowledge:

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Education:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline or demonstrative work-related experience.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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. #LI #CaterpillarNI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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