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Engineer-Design

4-7 years

₹ 3.35 - 15.48144L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)

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Chennai, Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Engineer-Design

Caterpillar Inc

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Job Description

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.

Job Title: Engineer - Design (Core Components)

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

  • In this role, you will collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Engineering Specialists to execute the design and development of core engine components, including rotating components, structures cylinder packs and Lube / Cooling system components. Flexibility to work on multiple components is essential.
  • Work with customers, Process partners, Subject Matter Experts (SME s) to understand and document the requirements.
  • Handle both new product introduction (NPI) and current product improvement (CPI) projects, implementing engineering solutions independently.
  • Independently manage engineering activities from concept to production in component/system development projects.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, purchasing during part development.
  • Manage multiple projects and communicate results (Achievement towards cost / quality / timeline targets) to customers, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams as required in various forums.
  • Perform design calculations, initiate ideas, support design failure model and effect analysis (DFMEA) and develop validation plan.
  • Create and manage project plan.

Education Requirement:

  • BE Mechanical engineering with 8 or more years of relevant experience in engine industry (or)
  • ME / MTech Mechanical engineering (specialization in IC engines / Engineering Design / Thermal engineering) with 6 or more years of relevant experience in engine industry (ideal candidate).

Skill Sets / Competencies (Must have):

  • Strong Product knowledge of Core engine systems.
  • Product knowledge of core engine components like 5C components, Bearings, Dampers, Gears, Major forgings and castings.
  • Experience in New Product Introduction (from Concept to Production) and expertise in Value analysis / Value engineering techniques.
  • Capability to design components that meet reliability durability requirements and with manufacturing feasibility.
  • Knowledge of applicable simulation tools like Stress Analysis, Thermo Mechanical Fatigue (TMF) or Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) etc.
  • Ability to apply GDT to meet functional requirements.
  • Knowledge on Data extraction, regression analysis and problem solving.
  • Excellent Project Management, verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.

TOP CANDIDATES will have:

  • Advanced degree from a reputed institution.
  • Over 5 years of experience in Core engine component design and development, collaborating with global and regional teams.
  • Experience in working with regional suppliers for core engine component development.
  • Good knowledge of cross functional roles in domains such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, related to engines.

Skill Descriptors

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:
Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.
Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.
Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.
Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.
Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Working Knowledge:
Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in ones general area of technical competence.
Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

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 Working Knowledge:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

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 Extensive Experience:
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Posting Dates:

February 27, 2025 - March 6, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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