Hydraulic Installation Design Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Job Description

Job Posting Title: Hydraulic Installation Design Engineer

Salary: £45,348-£56,684 per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee

Hours: Full Time – 36.5

Travel: 10%

Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported for this role

Closing Date: 3/14/2024

Job Reference: R0000241489

Hiring Manager: Mike Repscher

Your impact 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.

Role Definition

This opening is for a Design Engineer in the Wheeled Products Hydraulic Installation team focused on Articulated Trucks. Hydraulic Installation comprises placement and retention of hydraulic components (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, etc.) and designing connections between these components to create a fully functional hydraulic system. You will have an opportunity 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. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, plus 6 Sigma experience and familiarity are desirable proficiencies.

Skill Descriptors

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.
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.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Level Working Knowledge:
 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or another closely related engineering or engineering technology field and 2-5 years in progressive engineering assignments
• In lieu of an accredited engineering degree, 9-12 years in progressive engineering assignments relevant to mobile hydraulic system design and development in order for the candidate to demonstrate a mastery of complex engineering and manufacturability concepts.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Must be able to read a hydraulic schematic and understand how complex hydraulic systems operate.
• Must have a good mechanical aptitude with ability to develop product concepts
• Requires strong leadership ability and good communications skills
  High level of proficiency in Pro/E or other modeling or simulation tools

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company Matched),Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Personalised flexible benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Onsite Parking

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

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Posting Dates:

March 1, 2024 - March 14, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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