Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Title: Development Engineer, DEF Systems

Salary Grade: £47,615 + Dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough

Benefits:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with business needs.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including marine, petroleum, industrial applications, electric generators, and locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the DEF System Component Engineering team, working as a development engineer focusing on the current and future development of the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system across the IPSD-M engine range.

Additional Information

Full-time role hybrid - minimum 3 days per week on site

Up to 10% global travel.

What You Will Do

As a Development Engineer within the DEF system team, you will be expected to have development experience, knowledge of IC engines/ aftertreatment systems and be able to lead, plan and execute challenging tasks/projects. Tasks will include:

Execution of validation work consisting of component, dyno and machine testing

Planning and managing project and sub-project deliverables

Providing regular, concise and effective communication to a range of peers and stakeholders

Conducting risk assessment through effective FMEA generation on components and systems to identify and address design risks and determine validation needs.

Be capable of understanding technical issues as they arise and execute root cause analysis through relevant tools, methods, data analysis and testing to resolve the issue

Conduct or generate reports to support component and system design reviews

Support resolution to production, test and field issues, diagnose issues to root cause, put in place containment actions, and develop permanent corrective actions.

Work with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools

What You Have

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determine its significance.

Analytical Thinking: Identifies, obtains, and organises relevant data whilst recognising and prioritising the relevant required actions.

Effective Communications: Excellent communications skills and teamwork with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Technical Excellence: Previous knowledge and experience of diesel engine development and new product introduction. Basic awareness of DEF system and aftertreatment function.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolution.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

Required Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent experience) in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

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

Posting Dates:

January 28, 2025 - February 11, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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