Metallurgical Engineer

About the role

Caterpillar’s Advanced Materials Technology Department is currently seeking an experienced engineer to be a part of the US Metallurgical Engineering team conducting Failure & Metallurgical Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead material analysis investigations
• Develop metallurgical testing plans and analyze test results
• Create technical reports and/or procedures
• Effectively communicate results to our internal customers
• Provide technical support to metallurgical laboratory operations personnel
• Support Met Lab process controls and compliance for certifications and audits
• Resolve issues regarding the design or manufacturing
• Ensure design acceptance and manufacturing readiness

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Prior Failure Analysis Experience with Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials
• In-depth understanding of ASTM specifications for tensile, Charpy impact, Rockwell hardness, microhardness, and spectroscopic chemistry analysis of ferrous metals
• Experience with component design and/or supporting manufacturing operations
• Experience in creating technical reports, publications and/or procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Self-starter, accountable, and customer driven with strong teamwork and organizational skills
• Ability to work multiple projects concurrently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in one of the following engineering disciplines: Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering is required.

Skills

• Information Capture
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Analytical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Engineering - Manufacturing
• Product Testing
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.