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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.\nRole Definition:\nDesigns, develops, builds, and implements new components, products, or technologies.\nResponsibilities:\nCreate 3D-models and technical drawings for plant equipment and systems\nDesign mechanical components\nDesign piping systems\nPerform design calculations\nCoordinate technical activities with customers and suppliers\nSupport procurement activities by reviewing supplier drawings and documentation\nAssist troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during manufacturing and installation\nSupervise on-site installation activities\nCreating Specification of Powerplant\nReviewing Customer Specification\nDegree Requirement:\nRequires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.\nSkill Descriptors:\nAnalytical 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge: \nApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.\nMakes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.\nUses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.\nIdentifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.\nUses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.\nEffective 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge: \nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\nManaging Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.\nLevel Working Knowledge: \nRecognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.\nObtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.\nCompletes current work according to assigned priorities.\nResponds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.\nPerforms at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; 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It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.\nAdditional Information: This job requires working from office five days in a week.\nPosting Dates:\nOctober 12, 2026 - October 15, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? 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