Mechanical Engineer

ALL KNOWN SERVICES; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Illinois to join the Power Electronics/Drive team on-site. You will release and validate mechanical designs, create concepts, and coordinate with suppliers for part fabrication and assembly.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design, a BS in ME (MS with 3+ yrs acceptable), and familiarity with Creo and thermal/vibration testing. On-site with PPE as needed on production floors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in mechanical design engineering.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering required; MS preferred with 3+ years experience.
• Associates degree accepted with 9 years experience.
• Internships count toward experience; title: Mechanical Design Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design release and checking of parts and assemblies.
• Concept mechanical designs and validation of parts.
• Fit-up, assembly, and manufacturing liaison with suppliers.
• Conduct vibration and thermal testing as needed.
• Collaborate with mechanical and power electronic engineers on-site and remote.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Creo

Dimensional tolerancing

Education

BS ME

MS ME (3+ yrs)

Associates 9 yrs exp

Tools

MS Excel

Heat transfer concepts

Electrical system basics

Job description

Duration: 12 Months Contact with possible extension

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Design Release and Checking
• Mechanical Design Concepting
• Mechanical Part Validation
• Fit-up and Assembly
• Vibration Testing / Thermal Testing

Why this Role?

• Join the Power Electronic design team to shape the future of Caterpillar’s Electric Drive Product line. Work on new and innovation systems that deliver fuel efficiency and reduce emissions

Typical task breakdown:

• Supplier interaction on manufacturing

Interaction with team:

• In-person with on-site team and virtual with global team
• Collaborating with fellow Mechanical and Power Electronic Engineers

Team Structure

• Mech Design Engineer reports to Mechanical Design Lead

Work environment:

• Office
• When on production floors/testing sites, PPE will be provided

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience: 5+ years
• Degree requirement: BS ME required ,
• will accept MS ME with 3 years of experience
• will accept Associates degree with 9 years experience
• Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Top 3 Skills

• Mechanical Design Fundamentals and Material Properties
• Creo
• Dimensional Tolerancing (Foundational Understanding)

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

• Intermediate to Advanced Creo User
• Intermediate MS Excel
• Heat Transfer Concepts
• Metallic Material Properties
• Basic Electrical System Understanding

Soft Skills