Job Description
Job description:
Overview:
This team at Caterpillar is focused on electric motor systems for large mining trucks. This role plays a critical part in the design and manufacturing of traction motors, generators, and retarding grids, supporting both new product initiatives and ongoing design enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead design control for electric traction motors, generators, and retarding grids.
- Execute 3D modeling, drawing creation, and component release processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design and manufacturing.
- Travel occasionally (up to 25%) to a manufacturing facility in Mexico to support engineering and process changes.
- Analyze technical challenges, implement design changes, and influence manufacturing improvements.
- Participate in field failure analyses and propose design enhancements for vibration, fatigue, and thermal performance.
Work Environment:
- Collaborative 13-member team with integrated design and manufacturing functions.
- Frequent interaction with a Mexico-based manufacturing site.
- Supportive onboarding for Caterpillar-specific systems and tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required).
- 3–7+ years of relevant experience; new graduates will not be considered.
- 3d modeling experience (CREO preferred)
- Proficiency in FEA, EM and thermal analysis, CFD, and rotating component design.
- Familiarity with electric motor manufacturing processes (e.g., brazing, coil forming), PPAPs, PFMEAs, and PCNs.
- Strong command of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Excellent communication skills; detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Spanish language skills are a strong plus.
Interview Process:
- One 30-minute virtual interview via Microsoft Teams with the hiring manager and two team leads.
- Informal format focused on background, technical skills, and team fit.
Ideal Candidate:
- Brings hands-on experience in electric motor design or manufacturing.
- Comfortable flexing between design and manufacturing responsibilities.
- Not seeking entry-level roles and holds a formal engineering degree.
Job Tags
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