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Sr. Design Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc. 🇺🇸 Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America

$147,760 - $221,640 Full-time

Lead technical and cross-functional projects for machine-control performance, tuning, calibration, and integration on Compact Track Loader and Skid Steer Loader products. Own system requirements and performance validation, support production testing and calibration, and mentor engineers while coordinating with engineering, product, commercial, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical and cross-functional projects for machine-control performance, tuning, calibration, and integration on Compact Track Loader and Skid Steer Loader products. Own system requirements and performance validation, support production testing and calibration, and mentor engineers while coordinating with engineering, product, commercial, and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or materials science, or equivalent industry experience, is required. Candidates should bring substantial experience with complex machine controls and hydraulic systems, hands-on tuning and calibration, product development, technical project leadership, and preferably MATLAB, C, Simulink, and Vector CANape.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Adoption Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Key Skills

Machine‑control performance tuning Hydraulic system integration Calibration and validation Product development Technical project leadership MATLAB C programming Simulink Vector CANape Cross‑functional coordination System requirements definition Production testing support Mentoring engineers Data analysis Problem solving Collaboration with engineering, product, commercial, and manufacturing teams

About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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