Senior Engine Performance Engineer
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.

Caterpillar Inc.'s Building Construction Products Division (BCP) is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Engine Performance Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration and optimal performance of diesel engines across various platforms within our esteemed Compact Track Loader (CTL) and Skid Steer Loader (SSL) products. As a key member of our team, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of orchestrating the synergy between engineering components to upload the highest standards of functionality and efficiency. Join us in driving innovation and excellence in construction equipment, as we continue to push the boundaries of industry-leading performance.

What you will do:

• Work closely with our team of vehicle performance and integration engineers to co-create and define essential engine performance standards, ensuring your insights shape the core of our product excellence.
• Partner with both our vehicle systems experts and esteemed engine suppliers to craft a comprehensive validation strategy. Your collaborative approach will ensure the robustness and longevity of our engine systems in diverse vehicle applications, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to reliability and durability.
• Proactively monitor the performance and well-being of engines across both developmental stages and customer fleets. Your keen eye for detail will allow you to swiftly identify potential issues, enabling timely investigation into root causes and paving the way for proactive solutions.
• Lead the charge in swiftly resolving any developmental hurdles or customer machine concerns, leveraging your expertise to deliver robust and fully validated solutions. Your dedication ensures that our products consistently meet and exceed expectations, fostering trust and satisfaction among our valued customers.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement : Bachelor's degree in engineering or materials science.
• Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to use tools and techniques to analyze data and determine the root cause of complex technical problems and create alternative solutions.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of construction products, ability to design, build, and develop a new product from concept through to production.
• Project Management: Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills are required. Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.

Top candidates will also bring:

• Relevant engine/power systems engineering work experience or service of off-highway or automotive equipment.
• Experience in machine testing and instrumentation. Knowledge of software requirements and testing.
• Strong knowledge of Skid Steer Loaders or Compact Track Loaders.
• Strong knowledge of engine and after-treatment systems.

Additional Information:

• Location: Sanford, NC
• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting.
• 10% domestic and international travel is expected.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
April 9, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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