Research Engineer
: Job Details :

Summary:

The main function of a research engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of products, equipment, systems and processes. A typical research engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.

• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.

• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.

• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

• Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.

• Team player and detail oriented.

• Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

• Expert ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

• Expert ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.

• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

• 10+ years experience required.

Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects

• Position's Contributions to Work Group

• Team culture

• Surrounding team & key projects

• Purpose of this team

• Reason for the request Position's Contributions to Work Group:

- Support customer facing dashboards, troubleshoot data quality issues, document requirements and lead meetings and give feedback to customers.

Reason/motivation for request:

- Addition

Candidate Value Proposition

• Why Caterpillar?

• For this role within your business group – what stands out about this opportunity (ex – exposure, skill development, etc)? Why Caterpillar? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Caterpillar. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?

- Direct customer exposure

- Analytics, people, presenting, and communication skill development