Senior Metallurgical Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Job Summary:

Caterpillar’s Advanced Materials Technology Department is currently seeking an experienced Senior Metallurgical Engineer focused on metallurgical product development and failure analysis. In this role, you will have an opportunity to analyze a wide variety of machine components providing design support, development, and the associated failure analysis investigations to various machine component product groups.

What You Will Do:

• Lead material failure analysis investigations
• Develop metallurgical testing plans and analyze test results
• Create technical reports and/or procedures
• Effectively communicate results to our internal clients
• Provide technical support to metallurgical laboratory operations personnel
• Support deviation requests, assurance of supply opportunities
• Support needs of product design, supplier development engineers, etc
• Provide recommendations to internal clients

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university

What You Will Have:
Analytical Thinking:

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
  

Effective Communications:

• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
  

Technical Excellence:

• Understands and follows all internal and external standards and procedures.
• Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
• Provides effective solutions to technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

Product Testing:

• Oversees the testing processes of multiple products in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Participates the development of standards, guidelines and best practices for testing.
• Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Advanced Materials or Metallurgical Engineering Degree
• Prior Failure Analysis Experience with Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with component design and/or supporting manufacturing operations
• Experience with Heat Treatment Processes
• Experience in creating technical reports, publications and/or procedures.
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Self-starter, accountable, and customer driven with strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Ability to work multiple projects concurrently

Additional Information

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
• This position may require 10% travel.

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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:

September 8, 2025 - September 21, 2025

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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