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Job Summary:
The Research & Development Engineering Specialist /Engine Air System Validation Lead position is responsible for the risk assessment and validation plan development and execution for the engine air system components including turbo, intake and exhaust system, heat shield and air compressor, etc. The position is within the Virtual Product Development (VPD)/Validation team, part of the IPSD-Large (IPSD-L) engineering team in Mossville, Illinois.
You will join a team with an organizational culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement / commitment, and a sense of urgency towards business success. You will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to Caterpillar's core technologies.
What You Will Do:
Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) project development for the air system components by collaborating with the design, simulation, testing, and platform teams to support NPI and CPI programs
Lead/contribute to FMEA sessions and validation workshops to assess the design risks by analyzing the failure modes, causes and effects
Develop robust and efficient Design Verification Plans (DVPs) including simulation, bench, lab, machine/application testing activities to ensure that new designs meet the design and quality requirements.
Maintain/update the FMEA projects throughout the NPI cycle
Coordinate validation execution activities with the testing and simulation teams
Communicate validation status to the design team and other business partners
Present validation status overview to stakeholders in Design Reviews
Co-lead iModel projects to improve the simulation and testing tools/processes
What You Will Have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking (Extensive Experience): Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications (Extensive Experience): 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.
Technical Excellence (Extensive Experience): Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management (Extensive Experience): 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.
Analytical Thinking (Extensive Experience): Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of technical problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or other accredited engineering curriculum.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
FMEA/Validation planning experience
Turbo application experience
Engine design, testing/validation, or simulation experience
Additional Information
The primary location is with the IPSD-L design team in Mossville, IL.
Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.
International and Domestic travel up to 10%
About IPSD
Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers
Summary Pay Range: $123,480.00 - $185,280.00 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:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Posting Dates: January 6, 2025 - January 19, 2025 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
