Maintenance Components Engineer

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.At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Maintenance Components Engineer. The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).We’re  committed  to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –  innovating  to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRBi-UVln&index=39)  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRBi-UVln&index=25)Maintenance ComponentsWe design and manufacture maintenance components. We are dedicated to continuously maintaining a world class end-to-end supply chain network providing components exceeding our customer’s expectations in terms of quality, cost, lead-time, and supply chain flexibility requirements.Job Duties/Responsibilities may Include, but are not limited to:

Design, develop and validation of Maintenance Components (example: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Adapters, Quick Disconnects, Flanges, Plugs, Valves, Bolts, Washers, Springs, etc.)

Application of analytic techniques including empirical and theoretical methods.

Support identification & development of rough material and purchased finished supply base.

Point of contact for the Systems Level Designers (Drivetrain, Engines, Hydraulic, Machine Teams, etc.)

Manage NPI, CRIS, CPI, Deviations, Cost Reduction, Aftermarket and Maintenance project workload to meet project due dates.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in Concept, Design, Analysis, Detailing and/or Validation

In lieu of a degree, 5 years of experience in Concept, Design, Analysis, Detailing and/or Validation will be considered

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Proficient in CREO and CREO Simulate or equivalent software experience

Top Candidates will also have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or international equivalent) from an accredited Engineering curriculum

Experience in Concept, Design, Analysis, Detailing and Validation of L1 – L3 Component/Machine systems

Prior analytical experience with: empirical analysis, finite element analysis, bolted joint analysis, etc.

Experience designing and managing components

Operations experience with manufacturing components

Operations experience with system assembly

Machine operation or validation experience

Global Purchasing or Supply Chain experience

Additional Information:   This position may offer domestic relocation to top candidates.Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model. In addition to working onsite at our Mossville, IL office, our hybrid work model allows employees flexibility to work from home depending on business need.BenefitsAnnual incentive bonus planMedical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits and Employee DiscountsTuition ReimbursementCareer DevelopmentSubject 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.     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 .  #LiRelocation is available for this position.Visa 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.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.