Senior Additive Manufacturing Tech Engineer

Caterpillar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technology Engineer at Senior Principal level in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on advancing AM through design for AM, materials development, and technology maturation across development and production environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, evaluate tradeoffs, and develop qualification plans for new AM components, while mentoring engineers and sharing best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience applying DFAM principles to design, development, and qualification of new AM components.
• Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and engineering analysis tools; experience with engineering drawings and BOM development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with NPI leadership to identify high-impact AM applications.
• Lead technical evaluation of tradeoffs for AM components.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop technology maturation and qualification plans for new AM components or technologies.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute AM projects.
• Apply advanced mechanical design principles to support AM development decisions.
• Provide AM-related technical guidance and mentorship across multiple experience levels.
• Serve as a DFAM technical authority and share best practices.

Skills

DFAM principles

3D modeling

Engineering analysis tools

Cross-functional leadership

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ansys

SpaceClaim

Creo

Windchill

Design for AM knowledge

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technology Engineer at Senior Principal level in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on advancing AM through design for AM, materials development, and technology maturation across development and production environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, evaluate tradeoffs, and develop qualification plans for new AM components, while mentoring engineers and sharing best practices across the organization.