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Design Engineer - MTP Undercarriage

Caterpillar Inc.
NewPosted yesterday

LOCATION

Chennai · Onsite

EXPERIENCE

3+ Years

TYPE

FullTime

SKILLS REQUIRED

Mechanical DesignFinite Element AnalysisTribologyEngineering DrawingsCost Estimation

Job description

Overview

Design, develop, validate and implement undercarriage components and systems for Track Type Tractors and Dozers, delivering durable, manufacturable and cost-effective designs.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop undercarriage components including Track Shoes, Track Links, Sprockets, Idlers, Track Rollers and Carrier Rollers.
  • Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications and product documentation.
  • Translate customer, manufacturing and application requirements into robust design solutions.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI) and product quality initiatives.
  • Evaluate and improve component durability, wear performance, manufacturability and cost competitiveness.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality and validation teams to ensure successful product implementation.
  • Participate in prototype development, testing, validation and field issue resolution.
  • Drive innovation by challenging existing assumptions and identifying opportunities for performance and cost improvements.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in product design and development.

Nice to have

  • Experience in heavy equipment, structures, wear components or undercarriage systems.
  • Strong knowledge of castings, forgings, metallurgy, heat treatment and manufacturing processes.
  • Understanding of wear mechanisms, tribology, structural life and fatigue behavior.
  • Proficiency in Creo, Teamcenter, GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
  • Ability to interpret and utilize FEA, durability analysis and performance simulation results to guide design decisions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Understanding of product cost drivers and value engineering principles.
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and develop customer-focused solutions.

Details

  • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
  • Onsite five days a week.
  • Relocation is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

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Design Engineer - MTP Undercarriage