Job
Description
JOB PURPOSE:
To perform conventional, less complex engineering assignments where building a working knowledge of Caterpillar and the products, technologies, processes, services, and systems related to specific job assignments is expected.
JOB DUTIES:
The key role of this second level engineering position is to move from learning and assisting others to learning to contribute independently. Sr. Associate Engineers - Simulation are expected to be familiar with the company s processes, methodologies, and simulation techniques. Work is typically directed by a senior engineer who might review both methods and results.
Decisions on routine, limited risk issues that may affect the project team, suppliers, or internal customers may be made by this position. Challenges include meeting expectations in delivering results, learning to consider alternative courses of actions, making timely decisions, and developing communication skills.
A Sr. Associate Engineer - Simulation may work in any number of functional areas requiring an engineering degree, including, but not limited to, product design, development, research, metallurgy, quality, reliability, materials, manufacturing process, application and installation, product performance/support, service, and facilities.
Key areas of responsibility encountered in this role may include any or all of the following: perform needs analysis and initiate ideas; evaluate new products, processes or systems; communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units; contribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance; support other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers, and suppliers.
Individuals in this position might expect to have several assignments allowing them to gain experience in multiple engineering functions. They will be expected to apply theory and concept in the assigned area. Sr. Associate Engineers must build an understanding of how and why decisions are made within their work group and organization. They may be responsible for applying those decisions to technology, theory, design or development of a component or test, maintenance of a product or process, analysis of data or test results, application of a system, etc.
Sr. Associate Engineers - Simulation must manage their own development, continuously learning through experience and staying abreast of simulation technology changes. Key learning comes from gaining experience in product, process and systems definition, selecting the most appropriate tools and techniques for a project and collaborating with people who work outside of engineering as well as technical communication and documentation.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Requires bachelor degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science or Materials Science curriculum plus 1 to 2 years of relevant engineering experience or a masters or doctorate degree in an Engineering or Computer Science or Materials Science curriculum.
Also requires excellent analytical skills. This is the second level of engineering assignment where incumbents have exhibited ability to begin working independently and have demonstrated ability to apply theory and concept, either through on-the-job experience or advanced degree. Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as customers and suppliers.