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Design Engineer – Structures
| Company | Caterpillar Inc. |
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| Location | Peoria, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $95640 – $143520 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Accredited Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Agricultural, Chemical, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
- Advanced Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to identify root causes of complex problems and develop effective, innovative solutions.
- Strong Communication Skills: Able to collaborate across diverse teams and functional areas, sharing ideas and learning effectively.
- Commitment to Technical Excellence: Demonstrated success in developing and implementing solutions to significant engineering challenges.
- Product Design for Manufacturing Expertise: Extensive experience translating requirements into manufacturable designs using tools such as Creo, Creo Simulate (or similar), and systems modeling software like Dynasty.
Responsibilities
- Own design control for the existing 980 and 982 MWL front frame systems, as well as new designs developed through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
- Support machine and system-level virtual product development (VPD) simulations to validate and optimize structural designs.
- Research and evaluate new materials and competitive products to drive innovation.
- Organize, coordinate, and execute prototype builds, testing, and performance analysis.
- Develop and document functional requirements, translating them into detailed design specifications.
- Contribute to make-versus-buy decisions for product components through analysis and collaboration.
- Participate in proposal development, cost estimation, and preparation of technical reports.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in product development.
- Extensive Product Development Experience, with a strong track record of delivering results.
- Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Deep experience using Creo and Creo Simulate.
- Expertise in Fabricated Structures: Solid understanding of design, analysis, and manufacturing processes for fabricated components.
- Simulation and Data Analysis Proficiency: Familiarity with welded structure simulation tools, measured data interpretation, and engineering release systems.
- Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Technical Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities and a passion for learning new tools, technologies, and processes.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of how engineering decisions impact broader business objectives.
