Senior Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Senior Engineer

This position involves working on Electro-Mechanical design of Electric Drive Train components like Inverters, DC-DC Converts etc. for Caterpillar machines. The incumbent will work on Mechanical Packaging / Integration of these components for Caterpillar NTI/NPI/ Cost Reduction or Current Product maintenance programs.

Skills/Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform sheet metal /structure design, design verification (capable to do complex design in Creo).
• Create Conceptual designs and verify, finalize the concepts applying engineering analytics to decisions.
• Perform mechanical packaging / Integration of Electrical and power electronics products used in Construction / mining vehicles.
• Perform clearance / creepage calculations, Thermal management of entire electrical system.
• Strong knowledge of structural / sheet metal material and techno commercial knowledge for various material and process.
• Strong knowledge of Static / Dynamic/ CFD / Thermal Analysis and ability to comprehend and apply analysis results into design solutions. 
• Strong ability to understand end to end material process for structural components.
• Strong understanding of Sheetmetal manufacturing and DfM.
• Actively support a prototype, pilot, or production build and perform audit.
• Perform bolted joint analysis & Creo simulate or equivalent FEA analysis.
• Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, engineering drawings, manufacturing processes and Machine Bill of Material (BOM).
• Performs design calculations and accountable for design decisions.
• Conduct design reviews, Review engineering model, drawings and provide inputs to designers.
• Research and develop new technology around Electro-Mechanical domain and Power Electronics components.
• Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
• Collaborate effectively with the internal/global team members to achieve project targets.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

• Relevant work experience: years with bachelor's degree or years with master's degree.
• Candidates with strong experience working on Electro-mechanical packaging of Power Inverters, DC-DC converters, Electric power modules, PDUs, LV/MV Switchboard/ Switchgear etc will be preferred.
• Candidates with strong experience in design of Sheetmetal / Structural design will be preferred. 
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills is a must.

Skill Descriptors
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.

•    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.
 

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.

•    Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.

•    Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.

•    Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.

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.

•    Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.

•    Shifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.

•    Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.
 

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

•    Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.

•    Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.

•    Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.
 

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