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*career area*:engineering*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.
*role definition*the caterpillar tooling team in monterrey, mexico, has an opportunity for an entry level engineer to serve as a tooling designer.
this coordinating role will work under the guidance of experienced tooling engineers to support the concept, design and development tools with different as mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic systems.
*responsibilities*- develop and maintain a keen understanding of internal and external customers' needs- support the design, development and validation of mechanical fixtures- develop or definition of plans for tooling designs- participate in tooling design reviews to share recommendations with process partners*degree requirement*bachelor's degree in either mechanical, automotive, materials, or mechatronics engineering disciplines from an accredited university.
*skill descriptors*data gathering & analysis:- describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.- documents basic data-gathering methodologies.- identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.- identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.- self-starter with strong technical and analysis skills, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to perform concurrent assignments with team membersanalytical thinking:- names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.- gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.decision making and critical thinking:- explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.- identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.- names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.- describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.- good planning and organizing skillseffective communications:level working knowledge:- delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.- listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.- makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.- avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.- looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups