Senior Design Engineer - Hydraulics

Caterpillar

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

J ob Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the development of new hydraulic system for new products / features in order to meet market needs, profitability goals, reliability requirements and manufacturing capability in accordance with standard development practices.
  • Providing detailed interpretation of hydraulic schematics and troubleshooting on machine hydraulic systems.
  • Maintain product health by resolving 12MIS / 2MIS CPI problems, will be involved in the development of regional / global suppliers.
  • Perform hydraulic components placement in the machine layout with an understanding of the machine schematic.
  • Perform and document hydraulic design calculations, including simulations and advanced analysis for new designs and design revisions. Lead product design reviews and follow through on recommended changes.
  • Resolve hydraulic system performance issues collaboratively using 6 Sigma methodology.
  • Benchmark study of hydraulic system and components with competitor machines
  • Presenting updates of hydraulic system updates in the technical review; involved in process planning and testing for the proto machine.
  • Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
  • Perform data analysis using outputs of analytical tools and test data
  • Partnering with and providing technical guidance within and between teams

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering
  • Relevant Work Experience: 10 – 12 Years
  • Experience with Hydraulic systems and/or components, preferably in mobile hydraulics
  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstration of strong skills in project management. Experience leveraging a global engineering resource network.
  • Active participation in a Technical Society (SAE, IEEE etc.)
  • Experience in publishing technical documents in the forums

Other Qualifications:

  • Incumbent should possess working knowledge on Creo.
  • Requires adequate knowledge on general engineering practices and Teamcenter engineering enterprise 
  • Experience in hydraulic performance testing
  • A thorough technical knowledge of the hydraulic system the incumbent is managing, that includes system design, test and evaluation, monitoring the manufacturing methods and processes

Location - Thiruvallur

Posting Dates:

March 26, 2024 - April 29, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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