Caterpillar is Hiring | Engineering Tech Team Leader (High Torque Gearboxes) | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Mining Engineering

Position – Engineering Tech Team Leader (High Torque Gearboxes)
Caterpillar
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Exp. – 12 to 15 years

Job description

Conceives and provides practical product design applications using complex technical principles
Prepares concept, design, and development and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects
Conducts technical evaluations of major systems on competitive products
Receiving and taking direction from Longwall project teams for technical specifications and project expectations
Supporting the Longwall Mining (LWM) business objectives through the delivery of designs on time/cost
Utilizing key product development processes (APQP, FMEA, etc.) inherent in New Product Introduction programs (NPI), Continuous Product Quality Improvement programs (CPI)
Following and updating designs through build, test and validation processes
Collaborating with global operations, purchasing and the supply base to meet product and design cost targets
Evaluates defines and resolves design and manufacturing problems
Travels to foreign and domestic plants, dealerships and customer job sites to solve design problems or to field-test locations to evaluate a product improvement
Providing a supportive work environment for the team
Coaching and developing others
Planning and managing programs

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an accredited Mechanical or Mining Engineering curriculum.
High level of proficiency in Creo & PLM tools.
12-15 years of relevant work experience in High Torque Gearbox Systems & Components Design for Mining Products with Rated Power up to 1500KW.
3-5 years of relevant work experience in High Torque Gearbox Systems & Components Design for Longwall Coal Mining Products.
Must have a good mechanical aptitude with the ability to develop product concepts.
Strong analytical skills.
Problem resolution / troubleshooting.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Proven team leadership skills
Keen on learning and enhancing technical skills for future divisional needs.
Experience with SAP systems.