Chennai, IND
4 days ago
Senior Associate Engineer
**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. Job Purpose  As a design engineer of machine systems Integration, you shall be responsible for providing design solutions (system & component level) for its new products or improve existing products to meet its best-in-class performance & life. Job Roles & Responsibilities Incumbents are expected to demonstrate as a Strong analytical engineer – Strong understanding of engineering basics, DOE (using hand calculations, FEA analysis), Probabilistic life risk analysis, understanding structures performance characteristics. Be a Design Analyst – Should be able to conceive new concepts, convert ideas into 3D models & perform virtual simulation to validate self-design. Should be able to understand the multi physics and be able to develop validated designs. Able Technical Know-How & Problem-Solving engineer - Should be able to understand techno commercial aspects of design, design for manufacturability, product behaviours in field. Solve complex engineering challenges. Knowledgeable CAT process & tools – Good understanding of CAT process like APQP, DFMEA, GD&T, Basic 6 sigma tools, CPPD process. Team Player – Leverage engine installation & cooling, light & large structures, machine integration sub design team’s strengths. Foster strong collaboration with component teams & cross functional teams for MBD product initiatives. Effective Communicator – Be able to understand and communicate the complex technical problems effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Product Expertise on – Structures design (large/heavy structure components) - Understand design sensitivity of structures integrity, life & performance requirements. Skill Descriptors: 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 Working Knowledge: • Adjusts SOPs according to changes in organizational and industry procedures. • Tracks deviations from and modifications to existing SOPs in business operations. • Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies. • Assists in establishing a standard operating procedure based on workflow and environment review. • Reviews the efficiency of standard operating procedures in terms of performance improvement. 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. Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations. Level Working Knowledge: • Analyzes the implementation challenges of DFM methodologies and shares them with their supervisors. • Documents each stage of the design process for audit and review purposes. • Follows standard guidelines and best practices while carrying out DFM procedures. • Implements DFM methodologies to standardize product designs, simplify operations, and reduce costs for certain types of manufacturing processes. • Utilizes basic DFM tools and technologies to implement DFM methodologies. Relocation is available for this position. **Posting Dates:** July 3, 2025 - July 10, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
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