Senior Design Engineer - Hydraulic Systems

** Career Area:
** Engineering
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* Job Description:

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** Career Area:
** Engineering
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

Senior Design Engineer – Hydraulics Systems (Off Road Vehicle)
**** Relocation:
** Domestic relocation is offered for this role
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* Hours:

** 36.5 Per week across 4.5 day’s
** Salary**: £57,737 - £72,171.**(
** depending on experience)
** Location**:
Peterlee – 5 days on site
** Additional Information:**
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* Hours:

** Full Time - 36.50, 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 12:30 Friday
* ** Travel:
** up to 10% to include globally
** Benefits:
*** 25 days annual leave,
* Up to 12% Bonus
* Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
* Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
* Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
** About Caterpillar Peterlee
** Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.
** The Opportunity
** As a Senior Design Engineer with a focus on Hydraulics, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where you’ll play a key role in connecting hydraulic component experts with the machine product team—working together to integrate advanced hydraulic solutions into complex systems.

Collaborating with global colleagues, you’ll leverage shared knowledge and diverse perspectives to innovate, learn, and lead in delivering world-class engineering solutions.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Design and develop hydraulic systems for our Articulated Trucks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
* Select appropriate hydraulic components (valves, cylinders, pumps, motors, etc.) to meet system requirements.
* Validate system designs through simulation tools and physical testing.
* Translate machine application needs into clear system and component requirements.
* Collaborate with global experts to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams including cooling, drivetrain, installation, and performance & controls to develop integrated solutions.
* Support quality improvement initiatives for existing machine fleets and implement factory enhancements.
* Contribute to aftermarket growth and cost-reduction projects.
* Stay current with emerging hydraulic technologies and identify innovations that offer competitive advantages.
** What

You Will Have:

**** Degree Requirement
** Degree required
** Technical Excellence:
** Level Extensive Experience
* A proven ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
* ** Experience in hydraulic, drivetrain, or cooling systems or components; or machine development
*** Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics
* Understanding of major hydraulic sub-systems on mobile construction or mining equipment including braking, steering, implement, etc.
** Analytical Thinking:
** Level Extensive

Experience:

* Demonstrated 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.
** Effective Communications:
** Level Extensive Experience
* Demonstrated ability to work well in collaborative environment and to communicate effectively in global cross functional teams.
* Ability to effectively…