About the position
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. The AT&ES Application Engineer is the owner of the field data/analytics strategy, aftertreatment controls software strategy, field data insights execution and product development excellence. Key responsibilities are understanding potential hardware root cause through field data analysis, software logic and system understanding, defining software and controls requirements, aligning customer value to diagnostic strategy and visibility, providing coaching and technical leadership to ensure product development standards are met. This role is a member of the engineering leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Lead AT&ES field data review process definition and execution including but not limited to defining necessary inputs to understand system performance, understanding customer installations, identifying customer interactions with system performance, recognizing precursors of poor performance, and automating identification of a suboptimal system.
- Provide direction and engineering support for complex design and development technologies involving DEF delivery systems, software and customer interactions.
- Work closely with AT&ES performance, performance component and design engineers to develop a robust product line that meets performance and quality targets.
- Actively engage in current product activities to ensure AT&ES targets are met.
- Contribute to the technical leadership and decision-making process for the company's emissions solutions.
Requirements
- Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
- Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects.
- Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Knowledge of how to lead and support cross-functional teams and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
- Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions.
- Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
- Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving product, process, and operational issues.
Nice-to-haves
- Extensive experience in fluids engineering, component design, and software control development through multiple New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Significant fluids engineering product and process knowledge.
- Engine, Aftertreatment or Machine system performance development experience.
- Field or validation data analysis experience.
- Electrical component, software and controls experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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