Senior 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.

The Large Power Systems Division currently has an opening for a Senior Design Technologist in the (DTO) Project Management team located in Lafayette this role you will develop collaborative relationships with engineering teams customers dealers suppliers and other functional groups to ensure project goals are achieved.

The DTO Project Manager is responsible for managing all activities necessary to meet the customers expectations for quality cost and delivery of a DTO Project. DTO Custom Packages are used on C9-C280 Engine Platforms. These Projects serve the Oil & Gas Marine and Electric Power Markets. This person will work with Marketing and Dealers to quote and secure custom package orders.

Responsibilities

Project Manage DTO orders to meet delivery quality and cost objectives

Communicate to global customers dealers suppliers team members and other business units

Facilitate Customer Witness testing of custom projects.

Work with Engineering Operations and Supply Chain to schedule DTO Projects and special testing.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience

Skill Descriptors

Effective Communications: Extensive 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.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Extensive knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

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

Problem Solving: Extensive knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Project Management: Basic knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Products and Services: Working knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Bachelors degree or Technical Degree Mechanical Engineering preferred

• Customer Service / Dealer Service Experience with Caterpillar customers and dealers

• NPI background

• Specific knowledge of Lafayette products C

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Lafayette IN

• Travel: 10% domestic or international

• Domestic relocation is available for this position

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Compensation 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

Posting Dates:

Any 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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