Sr Engineer-Test/Validation

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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 REMANUFACTURING

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business – and promotes sustainability. Its important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding to work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

The Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division has an excellent opportunity within our product team for a Test & Validation Senior Engineer for Hydraulic components located in the Mossville, IL facility . This will be a multifaceted position with responsibilities that include but are not limited to, delivering quality improvements, support product introduction, salvage development, as well as cost improvements. This opportunity presents candidates with the ability to impact global sustainability, gain deeper understanding of the Caterpillar Remanufacturing business, and support development of solutions to be implemented in a manufacturing environment.

The incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Improving the quality of remanufactured hydraulic components

• Quality process maintenance & development

• Validation of hydraulic remanufactured components & processes

• Working remanufactured hydraulic components cost reduction opportunities

• Evaluating hydraulic service parts offerings for remanufacturing opportunities

Must have skill sets:

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or equivalent experience working in an Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, & Product Support function(s)

• Knowledge of company products, product applications, quality & reliability systems

​• Product engineering experience & demonstrated understanding of the CPI process

• Critical thinking & decision making; ability to reach the best possible outcome for the given situation

​• Ability to solve complex issues or problems through careful analysis & diagnosis

​• Ability to work across various functional areas to achieve objectives & drive improvements

• Must communicate effectively (written & verbal) with peers, team members, & other business partners (all levels of the organization)

• Data visualization that tells compelling stories & drives continuous improvements

• Capability to develop collaborative/cooperative work relationships & environments

• Good judgement & a solid grasp of business acumen

• Assumes ownership & accountability for personal performance & holds others responsible for theirs

Top candidates will also have:

• Product support experience along with demonstrated understanding of quality & reliability (BiQ, APQP, quality assurance tools, techniques, processes, etc.)

• Demonstrated RCCA understanding & execution

• Manufacturing experience/exposure

​• Product engineering experience & demonstrated understanding of the NPI process

• Ability to performs complex analysis, identify & provide recommendations to key stakeholders/owners

• Healthy levels of intellectual curiosity

• Leadership without authority, ability to influence others

• Ability to processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy

• Relentless execution & delivering on commitments

• Strategic thinking

Employee benefit details:

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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.

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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage​

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)​

401k savings plan​

Health savings account (HSA)​

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)​

Short and long-term disability coverage​

Life Insurance​

Paid parental leave​

Healthy Lifestyle Programs​

Employee Assistance Programs​

Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

Background Screening

Drug & Alcohol Screening

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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

Relocation assistance is offered for this position

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

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:

October 15, 2024 – October 28, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

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