Hydraulics Design Engineer

Location:  Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Type:  Regular
Requisition ID:  R0000289087

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that 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.

Join Caterpillar, the world’s leading construction equipment manufacturer, as a Hydraulics Design Engineer in Peoria, IL.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of innovative product concepts and complex engineering projects. Your work will ensure our products deliver exceptional performance, durability, quality, and serviceability. You’ll collaborate with a talented team on Caterpillar Earthmoving equipment, while also making significant individual contributions.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and ready to make a global impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

What You Will Do:

• Developing Solutions: Work on developing solutions for our customers, involving diverse teams developing components or systems.
• Innovate: Participate in the concept, design, and development of our products to deliver superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability while meeting cost and delivery targets.
• Collaborate and Develop: Coordinate and lead development activities with internal and external suppliers of hydro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic components through New Product Introduction or Continuous Product Improvement projects keeping the team on schedule.
• Transform and Solve: Utilize your technical expertise, product knowledge, and cutting-edge technologies to extract data from our products and transform it into valuable insights, creating integrated solutions that help customers solve their greatest challenges.
• Work Globally: Collaborate with our global hydraulic engineering organization in the United States, Europe, India, and China. Travel to foreign and domestic locations, if required, to support component and system development activities.
  

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Relevant Engineering Experience
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify critical requirements, define appropriate next actions, and resolve issues with minimal oversight. We value initiative and strong technical insight.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of machine or system design and an understanding of the design process and standards. Experience with DFMEA and ability to identify necessary verification and validation activities.
• Examples May Include :
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, define, and resolve issues during development, end-of-line, and production.
• Coordinate design validation and prototype iron.
• Create and develop new intellectual property and patents.
• Ability to view, analyze, and evaluate machine test data to make critical design decisions.

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Effective Communication: Do you have the ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust with a diverse range of people, including customers, internal partners, suppliers, engineers, and the leadership team? Your skills in this area are crucial.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: You will have the ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities effectively.
• Self-starting Ability: Ability to execute and lead projects to meet development timelines. 
  

Additional Info :

• Candidates applying for this position are being considered for multiple positions in the organization.
• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Up to 15% of travel could be expected.
• ISE assignment is not available.
  

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

Benefits:

• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development