Cooling System Engineer

Caterpillar; Botcheston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar seeks a Cooling System Engineer to lead the design of cooling systems for Back Hoe Loaders and other machinery. This role involves defining requirements, validating systems, and collaborating with suppliers. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical, project management skills and a background in construction product design.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

10% bonus

Private Medical, Healthcare, Vision & Dental schemes

Share Scheme (50% Company Matched)

Contributory Pension Scheme (Company contribution up to 10%)

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Proven analytical skills to identify complex technical problems.
• Knowledge of specialized graphics programs.
• Ability to design construction products from concept to production.
• Effective project management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Define cooling system requirements for new product developments.
• Oversee cooling system validation activities including testing and data analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers for optimal cooling component solutions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering

Product Design and Development

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The Building Construction Products Division Engine Systems Team is looking for a Cooling System Engineer to be responsible for the cooling system designs on multiple machine platforms for the Back Hoe Loader (BHL), Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL) and Telehandler (TH) products. Your role will be responsible for defining cooling system requirements at the start of any new product development cycle, utilize analytical tools to determine optimum system design, and collaborating with our purchasing team to evaluate various supplier’s cooling system components. In addition to upfront system design, you will be responsible for all cooling system validation activities including test planning, data analysis and effectiveness of cooling system to meet requirements.

What you will do:

Establish cooling system requirements with inputs from other machine systems including engine, interior/exterior machine sound, hydraulic systems, and HVAC systems

Responsible for cooling system installation development, including fan selection and shroud design

Extensive collaboration with cooling system component suppliers and internal purchasing resources to find solutions optimized for performance and cost

Responsible for all cooling system validation activities including analysis, test planning and post processing test data

Resolve any issue found during development or on customer machines with robust and fully validated solutions

To be successful in this role, you must bring (Basic Qualifications):

Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to use tools and techniques to analyze data and determine the root cause of complex technical problems and create alternative solutions.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate, and test product design drafts.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of construction products, ability to design, build, and develop a new product from concept through to production.

Project Management: Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills are required. Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.

Top candidates will also bring:

Previous experience in leading cooling system design from concept to production.

Strong knowledge of Back Hoe Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders or Telehandlers

Knowledge of engines and engine installation design.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Cooling System Engineer

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 10% bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Desford

Hours: 37.5

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: 19th July

Job Reference: R0000263923

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