Senior Design Engineer- Controls Packaging

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. 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. About LPSD The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

In this role, you will participate/lead the design and development effort for packaging of generator set control systems used on reciprocating engines. This role will focus on diesel and gas-powered generator sets which operate in Electric Power, Oil & Gas and Marine market segments.  Generator size range is 300KW to 6000KW.

Participate in and lead project management activities for generator set control system packaging development projects.  This involves development of optimal control system solutions to meet marketing, customer, product and project objectives while managing project scope, schedule and cost Demonstrate strong initiative and sense of urgency to help fulfill customer requirements and utilize creative problem solving methods to solve problems across multiple cross-functional groups (purchasing, supply chain, facility operations management, etc..) Work closely with the purchasing team to identify and develop strategic supply chain partners for control system components and panel assemblies.  This will also involve participating in and leading product cost reduction efforts. Maintain responsibility for all aspects of generator control system engineering development and maintenance activities Complete planning, analysis and testing activities for validation of new product designs Degree Requirement Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering Technology or similar is preferred. What you will have Analytical Thinking : Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.  Level Extensive Experience: Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.  Level