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Associate Engineer (Hydraulics)

Caterpillar -
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Job details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

MATLAB
English
GD&T
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Computer networking
B.E.
Quality systems
Manufacturing
Mechatronics
Communication skills
Creo

Full job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. 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.

Job Description

Role Summary

Demonstrates Technical Excellence and Results Orientation by designing, validating, and supporting hydraulic valves and cylinders for earthmoving, mining, and construction equipment. The role applies strong analytical capability, hands‑on design expertise, and disciplined execution while collaborating effectively with global and cross‑functional teams to deliver solutions that meet performance, quality, reliability, and cost objectives across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities (Mapped to Competencies)

Technical Excellence

Apply deep engineering knowledge to design and develop hydraulic valves and cylinders that meets machine‑level functional, durability, and reliability requirements.
Performs component sizing, selection, and analytical calculations to ensure designs meet system and machine performance targets.
Leads and participates in concept and detailed design reviews, applying sound engineering judgment and standards.
Conducts virtual and physical validation using DFMEA and DVP&R methodologies to ensure robust, production‑ready designs.

Results Orientation

Owns component deliverables from concept through production release, ensuring commitments are met on time and with quality.
Releases and maintains component drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) in accordance with engineering and configuration management processes.
Drives cost‑reduction and value‑improvement initiatives through design optimization and component redesign.
Supports resolution of field, warranty, and factory issues through structured root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

Customer & Product Focus

Designs components with a strong understanding of machine application, duty cycle, and customer usage.
Performs competitive benchmarking to identify opportunities to improve performance, durability, cost, and manufacturability.
Ensures design decisions balance customer value, reliability, and total cost of ownership.

Collaboration & Influence

Works effectively with global engineering teams, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and quality to deliver integrated solutions.
Partners with suppliers on quality planning, PPAP, and APQP activities to ensure robust launches and sustained performance.
Communicates technical information clearly and effectively across disciplines and regions.

Continuous Improvement & Learning

Applies lessons learned from validation, field feedback, and benchmarking to continuously improve designs and processes.
Strengthens engineering capability by adopting improved analysis methods, tools, and best practices.
Demonstrates learning agility by expanding technical breadth across valves, cylinders, systems, and manufacturing processes.

Technical Expertise

Design hydraulic components to meet requirements, system performance and cost targets.
Material selection for valve body, Stem, Cartridge, end covers Conduct cross function meeting with manufacturing and assembly team
Bolt and seal selection
Virtual validation using simulation tools like MATLAB, CFD, Creo Simulate
Define and execute the Virtual, On machine validation plan through DFMEA, DFMA and DVP&R
Analyse valve component performance data against virtual validation
Conduct Concept and Detailed Design Reviews with the Engineering teams for NPI, NTI programs. Resolve field warranty related issues
Conduct competitive assessments at Component level & System level
Collaborate with the Global/Regional purchasing and manufacturing facility teams to support the product quality & cost targets, supplier process audit, sourcing, PPAP/APQP process validation
Troubleshoot field failures, Warranty claims, factory issues, Cost reduction project requires component evaluation / redesign
Reliability & Warranty analysis
Project management,
Release and maintain component Bill of material
Collaborating with all functional areas, (marketing, purchasing, manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network
Design experience with mobile hydraulic cylinders, including single‑acting, double‑acting, telescopic, tie‑rod, trunnion‑mounted, bolted, threaded, position‑sensing, and strut suspension cylinders.
Expertise in seals (static and reciprocating), bearings, manufacturing processes, and structural validation.
Valves Design ( Details) /Valve Spool Design, Manifold Design, Valve body , Cartridge valve sizing
CFD Analysis , Structural FEA, 1D & 3D Stack-up Analysis
Bolted Joint Analysis, Failure analysis tools and technique
Hydraulic systems Design / Circuit reading
Data analysis / Life predictions

Analysis & Validation (Results Orientation)

Experience with virtual validation tools such as Creo Simulate, CFD, and MATLAB (preferred).
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and reliability and warranty assessment.

Tools & Professional Skills

Hands‑on experience with Creo for component design and drawing release.
Strong problem‑solving skills with a structured, data‑driven approach.
Effective project execution and cross‑functional collaboration in a global environment.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier quality systems.

Experience:

7+ years of Experience in Design & Development of the Hydraulic components for the Earth moving, Mining and Construction machineries & equipment’s.

Degree Requirement:

B.E. / ME / M.Tech (Mechanical /Mechatronics/ Automobile / Production)

Soft Skill:

Effective communication
Fluent in English
Good presentation

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 9, 2026 - June 18, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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