Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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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.

Job Title: Senior NTI Development Engineer

Salary/Grade: 55,516+ Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits:

25 days annual leave,

Up to 12% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About IPSD

Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

In this role you will be the lead engineer for engine-based NTI (New Technology Introduction) test work, delivering project work alongside a team of motivated engineers and support groups to investigate and develop future engine technologies. You will help solve challenging engineering problems involving products, systems, and components using technical knowledge and problem-solving techniques The results of your work will provide conclusions that help to define the technical direction for future engine products that meet regulatory emissions targets and customer requirements

Additional Information

Please note this role is 100% on site Minimal business travel associated

What You Will Do

Collaborate with internal customers and the local team to execute projects that meet the needs of the business Accountable for delivering investigative test work with a team of engineers, executing work in a timely manner and providing clear recommendations to internal customers and stakeholders. Partner with internal customers to investigate new engine hardware and controls to develop recommendations for suitable engine technologies to meet the demands of future emissions regulations and customer requirements. Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques.

What You Have

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Make oral presentations and write reports needed for own work.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort. Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Provides input for local project plans to track project progress and status. Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project. Produces standard project status reports.

What You Will Get

In this role you will be an important part of a growing team that is instrumental in shaping the direction of product development in Caterpillar. You will have opportunities to further develop your people and project leadership skills together with expanding your technical subject matter knowledge.

About Caterpillar

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. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates:

May 13, 2025 - May 27, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).


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