Associate CAD Design Engineer – Electric Power

Caterpillar Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Caterpillar’s fastest-growing Electric Power Division, this role supports the design and delivery of high-volume power solutions for customers across essential industries. You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams, creating electrical drawings and documentation that directly support manufacturing and customer needs. This position offers hands-on experience with clear runway to grow into deeper power systems and controls work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or a related field preferred. Candidates with significant practical, hands-on experience in electrical design or controls may be considered without a degree.
Analytical Thinking: Basic understanding and 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: Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Basic understanding and knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence: Basic understanding and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Working knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Basic understanding and knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or other intelligent electrical CAD software for control panel and power distribution design
Working knowledge of UL 508A control panel design standards and utility power distribution systems
Familiarity with power systems, generator controls, or electrical control components used in industrial applications

Responsibilities

Interpret customer specifications, schematics, and drawings, ensuring designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as NEC, UL (508, 891, 1558, MV), CSA 22.2, and ANSI requirements
Create detailed electrical wiring, panel, and layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) within the CAD system and coordinate release to the ERP system
Provide technical direction and documentation to support purchasing and procurement activities
Support production teams during equipment manufacturing by addressing design questions and resolving drawing issues
Apply working knowledge of PLC-based generator control systems, including interfacing with various communication protocols
Research new materials, components, and competitive products to support design improvements and product evolution
Assist with prototype builds, testing, and analysis to validate designs and support continuous improvement efforts
Collaborate with supply specialists and buyers to support supplier development and performance initiatives
Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detailed design documentation
Support proposal development, cost estimates, and technical documentation as needed