Design Engineer

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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.

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Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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. 

If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.

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Job Summary:

As a Design Engineer for Electric Power Division (EPD), you will direct and participate in the design and development of complex, major engineering product or process projects for release to production in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability.

What you will do:

• Work in the design and development of electrical components for diesel and gas gensets;
• Support other engineers during product maintenance, development and testing;
• Drive the resolution of complex product design defects and quality concerns for current production products;
• Provide technical leadership in the assessment and disposition of engineering deviations impacting product performance, quality, and manufacturability;
• Champion process improvement projects that deliver measurable business results and support global standardization efforts;
• Own the maintenance and continuous improvement of engineering documentation, processes, and design guides;
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and enhance product reliability;
• Communicate technical information and project status to senior management and other stakeholders;
• Support NPI, NSI, PCI, and CPI programs, ensuring successful implementation and integration within manufacturing operations.

What you will have:

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

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.

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.

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

Basic requirements:

• Electrical Engineering degree and CREA registration;
• Pre-advanced English;
• Experience in NPI process;
• Must be a self-starter with strong analytical skills and technical leadership;
• Must be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Top candidates will also have:

• Knowledge of the design and working of diesel and gas gensets;
• Understanding of UL, CSA and IBC;
• Experience using CREO and TeamCenter;
• Design and product development experience;
• Project management experience;
• Post-graduation.

Note: This position requires the candidate to work on-site five days a week.

Some of the offered benefits*:
•    Medical plan 
•    Dental plan
•    Medicines reimbursement 
•    Wellhub
•    Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
•    Private pension plan
•    Profit share
•    Christmas basket
•    Transportation 
•    Life and personal insurance
•    Extended maternity and paternity leave
•    Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport

*Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location.

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