Caterpillar Brazil
* Define controls requirements based on program targets. Architect, design and calibrate control systems for E+ES battery products. Work in collaboration with process partners from software and testing teams to calibrate and validate various control system to meet these program targets.* Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality simulation and analysis impacting products/processes and providing clear recommendations to stakeholders.* Partner with design, manufacturing, supply chain and test to robustly deliver new products and improve validation processes. Supplier collaboration to integrate new products into existing / new programs.* Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new control systems and processes. In depth knowledge of controls designing, modelling and simulation tools like MATLAB/ Simulink, Dynasty (GT Suite is good to know).* Working knowledge of calibration and data acquisition and analysis tools like CANape, CANalyzer and DATK. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to various supplier software/ programs as required to aid calibration and testing activities.* Working knowledge of LV and HV systems. Active collaboration with electrical team to architect electrical layouts for Battery systems. Ability to build, modify and debug harness during product commissioning stage.* Ability to direct MIL and HIL activities based on the current stage of a project to effectively utilize them for early controls debug and validation.* Conduct project design reviews with project team, sponsors, and stakeholders. Maintain open communication among project participants and interested parties.
Communicate reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms for high-impact and cross-functional problems.* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of controls process flow, its components, and issues. Carries out control process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.* Abreast with industry standards for battery control, monitoring, and diagnostics as well as academic knowledge of closed loop controls design and analysis. Monitor the industry for new tools and techniques as well as components required for effective control system design (including but not limited to power electronic components, sensors, and actuators)* Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, and monitor projects. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.* Advise others on the assessment and provision of technical solutions. Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.
Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.**Process Management:** Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.
• Carries out process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a major process flow, its components and issues.
• Synchronizes the efforts of, and resource requirements for, several teams within a process.
• Makes the business case for new processes, including their cost-benefit ratios.
• Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes.
**Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Expert:
• Evaluates manual and electronic tools and techniques for enhancing accuracy.
• Designs techniques for measuring the cost and impact of errors.
• Discusses the value and associated costs of formal walkthroughs.
• Monitors the industry for new tools and techniques in assuring accuracy.
• Coaches others in methods of identifying and correcting errors, oversights and omissions.
• Supports and communicates the organization's quality management process.
**Analytical 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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
**Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Expert:
• Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria.
• Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact.
• Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems.
• Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems.
• Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives.
• Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving.
**Project Management:** Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.
• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
• Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.* This position is located in Mossville, IL* 10% travel likely* Domestic relocation is available* Sponsorship is not available* This is a M-F in office role* 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Communicate reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms for high-impact and cross-functional problems.* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of controls process flow, its components, and issues. Carries out control process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.* Abreast with industry standards for battery control, monitoring, and diagnostics as well as academic knowledge of closed loop controls design and analysis. Monitor the industry for new tools and techniques as well as components required for effective control system design (including but not limited to power electronic components, sensors, and actuators)* Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, and monitor projects. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.* Advise others on the assessment and provision of technical solutions. Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.
Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.**Process Management:** Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.
• Carries out process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a major process flow, its components and issues.
• Synchronizes the efforts of, and resource requirements for, several teams within a process.
• Makes the business case for new processes, including their cost-benefit ratios.
• Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes.
**Accuracy and Attention to Detail:** Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Expert:
• Evaluates manual and electronic tools and techniques for enhancing accuracy.
• Designs techniques for measuring the cost and impact of errors.
• Discusses the value and associated costs of formal walkthroughs.
• Monitors the industry for new tools and techniques in assuring accuracy.
• Coaches others in methods of identifying and correcting errors, oversights and omissions.
• Supports and communicates the organization's quality management process.
**Analytical 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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
**Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Expert:
• Gains agreement on the problem-solving process, risk assessment, decision points, and criteria.
• Trains others in the process of eliciting alternatives and assessing their impact.
• Orchestrates the resolution of high-impact and cross-functional problems.
• Successfully organizes problem solvers and stakeholders for high-impact problems.
• Predicts and explains long-term trends and implications for alternatives.
• Monitors industry for best practices and new techniques in problem-solving.
**Project Management:** Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.
• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.
• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.
• Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.* This position is located in Mossville, IL* 10% travel likely* Domestic relocation is available* Sponsorship is not available* This is a M-F in office role* 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr