Solar Turbines

Tool Designer

LocationSan Diego, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$87,456-$131,184

About This Job


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.


About the Role:

Performs tool design tasks with direct supervision. Daily responsibilities include interpreting tool orders for critical information, developing tooling concepts, reviewing concepts with internal customers, creating manufacturing drawings, monitoring performance to estimated hours, and communicating with fabrication personnel to ensure a quality project result.


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


What You Have:

5-10 Years of technical applied experience
7 years of experience with associate’s degree or 3-5 years of experience with bachelor’s degree in applicable Engineering field


Preferred candidates will have the following:

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


Summary Pay Range:


$87,456.00 - $131,184.00

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.


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