**Career Area**:Engineering**:
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Design machines that dig, load and haul autonomously.
Run digital simulations predicting how yet-to-be-built components will perform in the field.
Use 3D printing to create parts that can be produced more sustainably.
In all these ways and many more, Caterpillar engineers conceptualize ideas that become real-world products in our factories—and make progress possible around the globe.
**Job Purpose**:
This position will be working with wheeled tractor scraper structural design and interfacing with manufacturing of those designs
**Job Duties**:
Assignments are project oriented and incorporate knowledge of current technology as well as an understanding of the entire design process.
Takes responsibility for the design concept and design layout using the manual or computer graphics system.
Performs design calculations and participates in design decisions.
Along with the supporting technical team, provides technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service and other areas.
Works with considerable latitude in coordinating and providing design expertise.
Refines and improves product designs by conducting investigations and developing solutions.
Receives exposure to complex design processes.
Consults with engineers to determine work objectives and the means to achieve them.
Requires familiarity with the stages of production release and approval, and rejection of design deviations and change requests.
Provides technical leadership for Designers, Layout Drafters, Drafting Technicians and purchased drafting support.
Maintains close communications with Assemblers and Test Engineers during product buildup and testing.
**Background/Experience**:
Requires bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering
Fluent English
1 to 2 years experience on heavy structures is desired.
Also requires excellent analytical skills.
Must have strong problem solving skills, a good mechanical and/or electrical/electronic aptitude, and good communications skills.
**All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply**
**Final details**
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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