Machine Configurator Engineer
Caterpillar

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.

Why you want this job and why it is awesome!

As a Machine Configuration Engineer, you will concept and configure new products, components, or technologies for Productivity Class Large Mining Trucks. This position performs complex design work, identifies design problems, and resolves problems. You will work directly with different units, suppliers, customers, and/or other teams with a primary focus on technical delivery.

What you will do:

• Create and promote new concepts, designs and machine arrangements.
• Perform needs analysis and initiate ideas.
• Evaluate new products, designs, and processes.
• Support product maintenance and improvements.
• Coordinate product tests and machine builds for prototype and early production machines.
• Keep up to date on new technologies and develop new technologies.
• Communicate technical information to customers, team members, suppliers, and other units.
• Support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers, and suppliers.

Education and Experience Requirement: Associates degree in applied sciences with extensive experience in technical field or Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What Skills you will have:

Systems Thinking: Experience with design, application, integration or product support of mining or heavy equipment. Requires a self-starter with proven technical skills.

Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical skills and a mastery of engineering concepts.

Effective Communications: Strong technical communication skills to effectively engage and collaborate with global team members and partners.

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to short and mid term planning.

Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and the ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving technical or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Education and Experience Requirement: Associates degree in applied sciences with minimum 5 years' experience in technical field or Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

This position may require 10 % travel.

Sponsorship is not available.

What 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

Posting Dates:
October 24, 2024 - October 30, 2024
Any 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.

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