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At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience

The Senior Design Engineer in the Upgrades & Repower Engineering – Kitting Solutions team within PSLD is responsible for design and development efforts for machine and commercial engine upgrade opportunities.

Responsibilities:

The Upgrades & Repower Team collaborates with product groups and process partners to evaluate and retrofit all manner of new technology and ergonomic improvements from in-process and recently completed New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, including machine and engine upgrades for performance gain, emissions reduction, durability, safety, cost, and service improvement.

• Lead/Support development of machine and commercial engine upgrade offerings
• Work with lead engineer, product groups and process partners to support technical and economic feasibility analysis for each prospective upgrade offering
• Lead development and release of aftermarket parts (kits) for upgrade offering
• Lead engineering maintenance for existing upgrade offerings
• Lead development of installation instructions for upgrade offering
• Support with creation of ecommerce information (e.g., marketing literature, dealer training materials)
• Support with parts planning for upgrade offerings, by, working closely with process partners
• Coach and mentor less experience engineers/offshore engineering resources
• Identifies areas of focus for continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7 (plus) years of engineering related experience
• Product design and development experience in machine, engine components, or systems area
• Ability to keep multiple projects moving forward in parallel
• Ability to travel domestically up-to 5% of the time

Top candidates will also have :

• Experience in development of machine/upgrade offerings
• Experience in development of creation and maintenance of kits to support aftermarket offerings
• Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative member of a cross-functional team
• Understanding of Caterpillar machine/engine product development process and machine/engine configuration
• Caterpillar design experience
• Proficiency working with computers and computer systems. Software programs used frequently include, but not limited to: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Creo, Team Center, PRWB, TMI, SIS2.0, Price Lists, CSQ
  

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model. In addition to working onsite at our Morton, IL office, our hybrid work model allows employees flexibility to work from home depending on business need

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