Senior Engineer - Development/research
Caterpillar Inc. (Bloomington/Peoria, Illinois)

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Description: JOB PURPOSE:
To serve as an experienced, individual contributor on projects and assignments that are complex in nature and that support and enhance Caterpillar product performance, durability, reliability, quality and serviceability.

JOB RELATED STATISTICS:
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JOB DUTIES:
This position represents the journey level position for engineering related functions. The key role of a Sr. Engineer is that of an individual contributor. This position will be accountable for contributing to the identification, analysis and resolution of needs and problems in a discipline for which the incumbent is beginning to build a reputation as an expert. This position performs complex analysis work, identifies and resolves problems. Although this position may be the transition from individual contributor to team leadership, the major focus of the job is on technical delivery. Incumbents may work more directly with different units, suppliers, customers and/or other teams and begin enhancing general and business skills. This requires the ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner. Decisions may significantly impact on: product performance, durability, quality, reliability and serviceability; negotiations with suppliers; leveraging new technologies; warranty; total cost of non-quality; costs; sales; and customer perception.

Success factors for the Sr. Engineer include demonstrating excellent analytical skills and a mastery of engineering concepts. Major challenges facing incumbents are meeting goals for cost, reliability and performance, and managing multiple priorities. This position must keep up-to-date on changing customer needs as the project progresses, to stay current with new technology, and to provide guidance and direction on the project to less experienced engineers and technicians. Incumbents may be expected to bear significant responsibility for completion of a project with major focus on delivery.

Sr. Engineers may expect to have direct contact with products, machines or components while working in the field or at customer site or may have direct contact with suppliers and customers to develop processes or resolve problems. Key areas of responsibility encountered in this role may include any or all of the following: evaluate products and processes; perform needs analysis and initiate ideas; perform product maintenance; keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies; communicate technical information to dealers, customers, team members, suppliers and other units; support and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers and suppliers; and develop and maintain keen understanding of internal and external customers' needs.

Sr. Engineers must manage their own development, continuously learning through experience and staying abreast of technology. Key skills to be developed at this level are data extraction/analysis, failure analysis and problem solving, application of simulation tools and methods, and practical application of theory and concepts.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: Requires an accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience and excellent analytical skills. Incumbents have usually gained 4 to 7 years of experience and are able to perform complex assignments. Requires a self-starter with strong technical leadership skills. Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers and suppliers.

This posting will close on 08/24/2008. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
Must have engineering degree. Minimum of 2 years engineering experience in any of the following areas: engines, transmissions, instrumentation, test design and build, engineering simulation, structures, undercarriage, noise analysis, vibration analysis, earth moving machine development, emissions, controls calibration engineering, electrical, electronics, software development, and FMEA.

Desirable Qualifications:
Advanced engineering degree. Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience At Caterpillar, Total Rewards is more than just a paycheck - it
encompasses pay, benefits and learning and development.
Caterpillar's Total Rewards package focuses on developing and
rewarding employees for their contributions to the company's
success. After all, Caterpillar is competing with other companies
for employees' skills, ideas and expertise. Total Rewards
ensures you'll be well compensated for your contributions. Job Location: Mossville, IL Job Number: 2945 Company URL: http://Jointeamcaterpillar.com Company Profile: For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world's infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide dealer network, is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2005 sales and revenues of $36.34 billion, Caterpillar is a technology leader and the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.
2005 sales and revenues of $36.34 billion were up $6.03 billion, or 20 percent, from 2004 The increase was a result of $3.72 billion of higher sales volume, $1.827 billion of improved price realization and a $363 million increase in Financial Products revenues. Approximately half of all sales were to customers outside of the United States, maintaining Caterpillar's position as a global supplier and leading U.S. exporter.