Design Engineer

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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.

JOB PURPOSE: To direct and participate in the design and development of new product concepts and complex engineering projects for release to production in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability.

JOB DUTIES: Comes up with and provides practical product design applications using complex technical principles. Emphasis of this position is on creating concepts and directing the design and development of complex Electrical projects. Experience in CREO and AutoCAD is a must.

Prepares concept, design, development, and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects. Prepares development plans and is responsible for meeting scheduled dates. Acts as the development team leader by interacting with Plant locations and various engineering departments.
Provides guidance to other engineers responsible for portions of the product project to ensure development schedules are met.
Primary role of the candidate will be to deliver the technical solutions to complex dealer queries, cost reduction projects along with additional support for other cross-functional teams and global facilities on electrical issues.
Candidate will closely work with the dealer facing & operations teams to understand the product requirements and collaborates within Engineering and other cross-functional teams to provide a solution that meets the form, fit and function. In doing so, the incumbent must have a sound knowledge on the electrical regulation and standards. Candidate will directly work with compliance and regulations team to ensure the product design meets the local regulations where the product will be destined to operate. Candidate must be able to articulate the Bill of Material changes to incorporate the new designs.
Must have a good communication skill to work with the Global Suppliers and Channel Partners to ensure the projects are delivered on time, meets quality and achieves the cost targets. The candidate will also lead the VAVE to drive cost reduction in the products and processes.
The applicant must also support the Global Manufacturing facilities to address their queries on the electrical components and resolve the quality issues in timely manner. 
Candidate to have sound knowledge on the Generators, Control Systems, Alternators, Breakers, etc. are preferred. 
 

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Requires a bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering plus 8-10 years of experience or a master's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 6-8 years of experience or a doctorate engineering degree. Incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability to gain a mastery of complex engineering and manufacturability concepts. Must have a good electrical aptitude with ability to develop product concepts. Requires strong leadership ability and good communications skills.

Requires a bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering plus 8-10 years of experience or a master's 
degree in Electrical Engineering plus 6-8 years of experience or a doctorate engineering degree. 
Incumbent must be able to demonstrate the ability to gain a mastery of complex engineering and 
manufacturability concepts. Must have a good electrical aptitude with ability to develop product 
concepts. Requires strong leadership ability and good communications skills.

Additional Information: This position required 5days working from office.

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