What you will do
Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes
Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports
Degree Requirement
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
What you will have
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.
Level Extensive Experience
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation
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
Choose among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation
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 behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness
Make oral presentations and write reports needed for own work
Avoid technical jargon when inappropriate
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups
Managing Multiple Priorities: 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.
Level Working Knowledge
Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management
Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals
Completes current work according to assigned priorities
Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work
Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
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
Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services
Apply current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence
Help others solve technical or procedural problems or issues
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Level Extensive Experience
Coach others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections
Presents complex products and systems graphically
Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers
Directs the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space
Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design
Compares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Level Extensive Experience
Develop improvement plans for senior management and evaluate the outcome of the design against the functionality
Advises others on the development of multiple products and their functionality
Trains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design
Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met
Evaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses
Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination
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.
Level Working Knowledge
Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials
Communicate with professionals to understand various requirements of product design
Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use
Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product
Assists in building a complex prototype of product
Top candidates will also have
Diesel engine experience
Hands-on with mechanical aptitude
Self-starter with strong leadership skills
Ability to communicate technical information effectively
Additional Information
This position is in Lafayette, IN
Relocation assistance is available for this position
Sponsorship is not available
This position may require up to 10% travel
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI
Summary Pay Range
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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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