Tool Designer

About the Role:

What You Will Do:

• Provides solutions to a variety of problems relating to tool manufacturing using standard techniques
• Increased ability to participate on teams using 6 Sigma tools to solve problems
• Able to support most daily technical production needs
• Responsible for individual parts or subassemblies in support of overall project goals
• Researching new materials and competitive products
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents
• Participating in Make-Buy analysis for product components
• Assists in designing 3D models using Creo Parametric
• Performs basic FEA using Ansys Workbench
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering
• Product Testing
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems
• Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions
• Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems
• Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions
• Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting
• Required:
• 2+ years of professional CAD software experience, Creo Parametric preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous shop floor experience.
• Professional application of ANSY Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Desired:
• Knowledge of the general principles, theories, and concepts of tool design including a good working knowledge of the accepted shop practices, methods, and techniques relating to tooling, part production, and assembly
• Good knowledge of Creo Parametric modeling and drawing layouts
• Working knowledge of GD&T and its application in gages and fixtures
• 1+ years design engineering experience.
• PTC Windchill, Creo Parametric, Excel
• Previous tool-die-maker experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering preferred.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
• Summary Pay Range:
• $89,210.00 - $133,810.00
• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees
• Posting Dates:
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering preferred.