Design Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 939,000 - 1,315,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop hydraulic cylinders. The ideal candidate will manage projects, collaborate with global teams, and ensure customer satisfaction. This position is located in Santa Catarina, offers flexible working hours, and might require some travel. Candidates with a Master's degree and strong technical skills are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• Strong analytical skills for designing components.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Experience in project management and developing project plans.

Responsabilidades

• Design responsibility for hydraulic cylinder products.
• Contribute to multiple New Product Introduction projects.
• Troubleshoot field failures and warranty claims.

Conocimientos

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Educación

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Herramientas

Creo

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Job Description:

Caterpillar's Global Hydraulics Organization within Integrated Components & Solutions Division (ICS) is seeking an engineer to lead the design & development of hydraulic cylinders and all associated sub-components such as pistons, rods, tubes, heads, caps, and overall sealing system for Caterpillar products. The successful candidate will be highly engaged with the global product development team to deliver world class hydraulic cylinder products, optimized for customer requirements. The position requires complimentary technical, commercial and project leadership skills to complete tasks such as defining application and component requirements, analysis of risk and FMEAs, developing project plans, completing design and detailed drawings, and coordinating validation plans with supplier or CAT teams who will conduct the work. Job responsibilities also involve detailed analysis of test results or inspection details may be required to ensure design met customer requirements, risks are mitigated, technical information is reviewed and archived, documenting conclusions & recommendations in design reviews, and providing updates in team stakeholder meetings.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Design responsibility for hydraulic cylinder & suspension products; accountable for meeting customer expectations for product cost, quality, and delivery (for example)
• Contribute to multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) cylinder development projects, New Technology Integration (NTI) projects, and product cost/quality improvement projects
• Conduct Concept and Detailed Design Reviews with the Global Engineering teams
• Collaborate with the Global/Regional purchasing and manufacturing facility teams to support the product quality & cost targets, supplier process audit, sourcing, PPAP/APQP process validation
• Troubleshoot field failures, Warranty claims, factory issues
• Responsible for detailed drawing release and maintenance, conduct continuous product and process development and manage the product Bill of material
• Aligned objectives with product groups, suppliers, and manufacturing process partners

What skills the ideal candidate will have:

Analytical Thinking

• Strong analytical skills & experience in designing the components to meet the machine system performance requirements and cost targets.

Effective Communications

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and process partners

Managing Multiple Priorities

• Experience in Project management, hands on Creo, Tolerance Stack-up, and GD&T
• The ability to effectively develop and manage project plans from concept to production

Technical Excellence

• Intermediate/Advanced hydraulics industry knowledge.

• Familiarity with cylinder component suppliers and manufacturing processes

Top Candidates will also have:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering or Business Administration curriculum
• Component design expertise on mining and construction equipment
• Familiarity with cylinder component suppliers and manufacturing processes
• The ability to work/lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions
• A sense of urgency balanced with a strong commitment to quality
• Due to collaboration with global product development teams, available for flexible work hours.

Additional Information:

• Location preference of this position is Santa Catarina.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position may require 10% travel. International and national travel, VISA required.

Final Details:

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Posting Dates:

julio 29, 2025 - agosto 5, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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