Senior Associate Engineer- System Integration

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Role Definition:

Join Caterpillar Inc. as the Systems Integration Engineer for the Backhoe Loader (BHL) revolutionizing our BHL machines. With your expertise, you will drive the integration of cutting-edge software control systems, advanced display systems, and intuitive operating controls. You'll define and refine electronic control feature requirements, collaborate with innovative software teams to deliver top-notch content, and bring it all to life with hands-on, on-machine validation. This is your chance to shape the future of heavy machinery technology and leave a lasting impact on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Software Teams for Content and Delivery dates.
• Perform on- machine validation of software (displays and embedded controls).
• Assist in development of electrical/electronic components.
• Troubleshoot communications between control modules
• Gather and analyse control channel traces for troubleshooting and trends
• Tune Control Systems of Power Management, Transmission, Implement, Hystat, etc.
• Skills with Vector Canape & Canalyzer , service & programming tool & data loggers.
• Work with Assembly Line to support controls programming.
• Support In Process Validation and Hot Test on the Assembly Line.
• Update/track software revisions on Prove Design/Pilot machine fleet.

Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc., to disclose meaningful data patterns.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques ability to accurately analyse situations.

Level Working Knowledge:

Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

• Identifies, obtains, and organises relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, and processes.
• Recognises, clarifies, and prioritises concerns.

Assists in assessing risks and benefits and considering alternatives.

Effective Communications: Understanding effective communication concepts, tools and techniques effectively transmitting, receiving, and accurately interpreting ideas, information, and needs by applying appropriate communication behaviours.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology in heavy fabrication ability to develop and provide solutions.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence.
• Effectively performs technical job aspects, continuously builds knowledge, and keeps up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics ability to plan, organise, monitor, and control projects.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.
• Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.
• Assists in detailed project plans, including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organisational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes and follows all policies, standards and procedures.
• Obtains documentation and information on standards and their usage.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's / Master's degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering - Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Material Science.

Experience:

Preferred 8 years of relevant experience can be negotiated based on the skill level.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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