Senior Design Engineer/Technologist

As a **Senior Design Engineer/Technologist**, you will serve as an experienced, individual contributor on projects and you will be responsible for providing sound technical solutions to dealers and customers worldwide for their Design-To-Order (DTO) requirements in a manner that will ensure that products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability.* Work location: Preferred location of Lafayette, IN with other locations of Houston, TX, Peoria, IL, and Griffin, GA* Domestic relocation assistance IS available* Visa sponsorship is NOT available* Travel: Up to 10% including international travel.* This position requires working onsite five days a week.* Contribute to the identification, analysis, and resolution of needs and problems for custom projects in the Oil and Gas market* Develop concept and design of complex components, subsystems, and/or processes for customized engine/mechanical and package/generator set solutions* Provide Project Specification review support for dealers and customers* Provide Design-To-Order (DTO) quotes to dealers and internal customers* Communicate technical information to dealers, customers, team members, suppliers, and other units* Support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers, and suppliers on projects and opportunities* Develop and maintain keen understanding of internal and external customer needs Support definition and value placed on new product features, functional and technical specifications and general product requirements.* Understand and keep current on customer/dealer market and needs and understand how and why decisions are made within their work group and organization.* Apply knowledge of products, technology, industry, etc., in support of Caterpillar, dealer and customer expectations and needs.* Stay abreast of industry and technology changes and relate those changes to Caterpillar, dealer and customer needs.* Work with internal Caterpillar departments to successfully execute order delivery to the dealer and customer.* **Managing Multiple Priorities:** Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.* **Technical Excellence**: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.- **Analytical Thinking:** Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.- **Effective Communications:** Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology field with 6-8 plus years of experience, or equivalent experience of 10 plus years of progressively responsible job-related experience.* Demonstrated ability to work independently, communicate effectively and to influence others in the work group, dealer personnel and customers.* Demonstrated ability to work on larger scale, more complex assignments and collaborate with other Caterpillar internal and external teams.* Strong intellectual curiosity with a flexible mindset* Knowledge of Caterpillar Engine and/or Generator set products* Previous DTO Engineering or A&I Engineering roles* Excellent analytical skills, organizational skills, and communication skills* Ability to perform complex assignments* Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills* Ability to communicate technical information effectively* Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate technical product performance and application knowledge.* Good interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills to develop a cooperative relationship with others inside the department, and especially field sales organizations, dealers, and customers.* Good listening and communication skills with ability to work across regions and different functional areas* Marketing and/or Product Group assignment* Experience in EOMP internal tools and applications (ECC, CSQ, BW) and other online applications such as TMI, HVC, EDDC, etc* Medical, dental, and vision benefits\** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)\** 401(k) savings plans\** Health Savings Account (HSA)\** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\** Health Lifestyle Programs\** Employee Assistance Program\** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts\** Career Development\** Incentive bonus\** Disability benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement
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