Career Area:EngineeringJob 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.It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)Job Summary:Join Caterpillar’s Resource Industry Operations & Products (RIOP) team as a Senior Engineering Project Team Leader for Functional Safety. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the safety and reliability of our large mining trucks (LMT), which are essential to the global mining industry. Your role and expertise in ISO 19014 functional safety standards will be crucial in maintaining the highest safety standards of our products. Your key responsibilities will include comprehensive safety and risk analysis for all large mining trucks safety controls functions and developing and implementing functional safety concepts and requirements in accordance with ISO 19014 standards and Caterpillar’s playbook. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!What you will do:
Lead and take key responsibilities for LMT Machine Controls System Safety Assessment (MCSSA), Bowtie, and other risk analysis activities with LMT product groups and Caterpillar product compliance experts. Manage and update MCSSA contents to support all New Product Introduction (NPI) and annual products refresh activities
Facilitate the development and update of Safety Concepts for all LMT models’ safety controls functions with Caterpillar LMT performance, controls, and electronics engineers
Contribute to apply Safety Integrity Software Tool for the Evaluation of Machine Application (SISTEMA) to demonstrate all safety controls functions being able to meet required ISO 19014 performance levels
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety standards throughout the product development lifecycle.
Create and update functional safety letters for LMT models to meet products launch and customer delivery timeline
Document and promote best practices in executing functional safety activities to optimize process efficiency
Guide other RIOP product teams in executing functional safety activities based on proven and efficient process
Stay updated with the latest developments in functional safety standards and LMT controls functions development
Degree RequirementDegree requiredWhat Skills you will have:Products and Services : Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.Level Extensive Experience: Advises colleagues on implementation and operational considerations. Develops procedures for product planning, development, and delivery cycles. Monitors regulatory issues and considerations.Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.Level Extensive Experience: Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions. Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues. Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions. Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems. Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.Influencing Through Expertise : Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.Level Extensive Experience: Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand. Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field. Provides relevant, timely and objective subject matter/process expertise and key insight regarding multiple client business areas and affiliated fields. Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise. Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential.Project Management : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.Level Expert: Champions organization's project management methodology, tools, and techniques. Manages multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders. Coaches others in open communication among project stakeholders. Monitors major projects for critical path and actual status versus planned. Consults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects. Monitors industry for fresh approaches and tools for project management.Team Management : Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.Level Expert: Fosters a collaborative work spirit across the organization. Serves as a leader in organization-wide initiatives that require cross-functional teams. Coaches team leaders on issues, problems, and solution methods. Creates an environment where cross-functional teams flourish.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 Expert: Advocates the development of new technologies and tools for product design and development. Leads cross-functional teams assembled for the purpose of product design and development. Develops organizational best practices for the management of product design and development. Establishes new product development strategies and processes for the organization. Predicts future trends of product design and development.Additional Information:The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZDomestic relocation assistance is availableThis position may require 10% travelSponsorship is not availableWhat you will get: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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
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)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.Final details:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media#LIVisa 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:August 5, 2024 - August 20, 2024Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
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