Development & Research Senior Engineer

Caterpillar UK

Mossville, IL, USA
Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Tribology testing
Material development
Failure analysis
This position is responsible for leading tribology R&D programs, including tribological testing of materials, support for lubricant development, and the introduction of new technologies for heavy machinery components used in engines and drivetrains

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for leading tribology R&D programs, including tribological testing of materials, support for lubricant development, and the introduction of new technologies for heavy machinery components used in engines and drivetrains.
  • Conduct laboratory investigations on friction, wear, and lubrication performance, and interpret tribological data to provide recommendations on design, materials selection, and surface engineering solutions.
  • Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Matching Summary

This position is responsible for leading tribology R&D programs, including tribological testing of materials, support for lubricant development, and the introduction of new technologies for heavy machinery components used in engines and drivetrains.

Salary

Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tribology testing
  • Material development
  • Failure analysis
  • Surface metrology
  • Data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Problem solving
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Technical leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Prior tribological testing experience
  • Powertrain system testing experience
  • Technical project leadership experience

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Not specified

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