Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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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 Scope:

The person will be a team member within the Design - Buckets & Hydro-Mechanical Work Tools of HEX (Hydraulic Excavator / Wheel Loaders) With responsibility for design, development of Fabricated & Hydro Mechanical Systems, Linkages and Wear components to meet our internal process partner and the customer needs. Design and developing concepts to address Global CPI issues, to support new product development needs and support cost reduction goals in line with Caterpillar product development processes.

Job duty and Responsibilities

Primary Job responsibility is to provide system design solutions for NPI, CPI, Cost Reduction of Buckets, Couplers, Hydraulic Hammers & Demolition Work Tools. Accountable for Custom Design of above-mentioned products; hence Conceives, Designs & evaluates Structural rigidity. Helps lead engineers to generate reports like Feasibility checks and virtual validation to extend the portfolio for the next ranges. And this will also create Aftermarket Sales opportunities for Caterpillar. Make calculations, design decisions and necessary analysis and computer simulations. Requires adequate knowledge on general engineering practices & GD&T, manufacturing processes like welding, machining, surface finishing, heat treatment etc. Must be able to effectively program manage their tasks and managing to deadlines. He / She can be either as an individual contributor to perform the design, with excellence on analyzing, identifying and applying engineering techniques to solve problems and make recommendations.

An Ideal Candidate will have

Requires an accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience and Incumbents have usually gained 1 to 3 years' experience and have exhibited ability to work on moderately complex assignments.


Good product knowledge on Heavy Machine Construction / Mining equipment's. Demonstrates fair understanding of Fabricated structures & Hydraulics. Understanding of Soil - Metal interaction & Wear Mechanisms would be absolute delight.


Demonstrates self-starter attitude & must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers and suppliers.

Technical & Software Skills

Advanced CAD Modeling, Assembly, Structural analysis - Pro/E - CREO, Creo Simulate / Ansys / FE Safe & Astrolab For Linkage simulation - C-Link / Creo Sketcher Dynasty / TOMSIM / Rocks3D exposure would be absolute delight.

Skill Descriptors

Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.

Level Basic Understanding:


Identifies information capture needs in own area. Describes key benefits, drawbacks and rationale for documenting relevant information. Provides examples of the risks associated with failing to record relevant information. Explains organizational methods for documenting, identifying and recording information.
Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.

Level Basic Understanding:


Compiles current research relevant to standard operating procedures. Explains usage of standard operating procedures in business operations. Describes main issues and considerations when using standard operating procedures. Identifies key features and functions of standard operating procedures.
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.

Level Basic Understanding:


Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process. Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics. Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems. Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.
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.

Level Basic Understanding:


Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message. Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications. Explains the importance of effective business communication. Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.
Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Level Basic Understanding:


Describes where and how to obtain additional engineering information and expertise. Explains engineering concepts and features in a manufacturing environment. Cites manufacturing industry or organizational examples of usage or application of engineering. Identifies major initiatives, key issues and benefits of engineering in manufacturing.
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

Level Basic Understanding:


Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology. Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing. Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use. Names key documentation (paper, audio, video) required during the testing process.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Level Basic Understanding:


Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides. Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems. Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting. Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.


Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

May 22, 2025 - May 29, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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