Electrical Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

9d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Join Caterpillar as an Electrical Design Engineer supporting electrification programs in Mossville, Illinois. In this role, you will own the design and validation of electrical components, including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and related technologies that support Caterpillar's electrified products and systems. As a key contributor within a highly collaborative engineering environment, you will help advance innovative solutions that support Caterpillar's commitment to building a more sustainable future. You will be responsible for component ownership throughout the development process, translating technical requirements into engineering documentation, interpreting electrical schematics and system architecture, and applying industry standards to Caterpillar requirements. Working closely with suppliers, purchasing teams, validation teams, product groups, and technical subject matter experts, you will help deliver reliable, high-quality component solutions that meet customer and business needs. This onsite role offers the opportunity to build deep technical expertise in electrification systems while developing strong cross-functional relationships across Caterpillar's engineering network. The successful candidate will bring strong electrical design and validation capabilities, technical curiosity, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges, while contributing to the future of Caterpillar electrification programs through component ownership, technical excellence, and collaborative problem solving.

Requirements

Analytical Thinking (Extensive Experience)
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in technical data, test results, requirements, and available information while identifying and explaining variances.
Approaches complex engineering challenges by breaking them down into component parts to identify potential causes and effective solutions.
Identifies multiple possible causes for technical issues through a combination of engineering experience, research, and analysis.
Organizes and prioritizes technical activities required to resolve engineering challenges and support program objectives.
Evaluates costs, benefits, risks, and likelihood of success when assessing design alternatives and recommending solutions.
Selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and tools to support electrical component design, validation, and problem-solving efforts.
Effective Communications (Working Knowledge)
Effectively communicates technical concepts, requirements, and engineering findings with suppliers, product groups, validation teams, purchasing partners, and subject matter experts.
Delivers constructive feedback focused on behaviors and outcomes while maintaining strong working relationships.
Actively listens to feedback and incorporates input to improve communication effectiveness and technical solutions.
Prepares technical documentation, reports, and presentations required to support engineering work.
Adapts communication style to the audience and avoids technical jargon when it is not appropriate.
Recognizes and responds to verbal and non-verbal communication cues to support collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Managing Multiple Priorities (Working Knowledge)
Successfully manages multiple concurrent engineering activities while maintaining quality, productivity, and project commitments.
Recognizes changing business demands and priorities and aligns work accordingly.
Understands how individual assignments contribute to broader organizational and program goals.
Completes assignments based on established priorities and timelines.
Responds to day-to-day operational needs while maintaining progress on longer-term engineering and validation activities.
Effectively manages multiple responsibilities and stakeholder commitments without reducing productivity.
Technical Excellence (Working Knowledge)
Applies engineering knowledge and technical competence to develop effective solutions for electrical component design and validation challenges.
Performs technical responsibilities while continuously building expertise in electrification systems, components, technologies, and procedures.
Applies technical, operational, and project standards to support excellence in delivered products and engineering solutions.
Utilizes current procedures, tools, and technologies to resolve technical issues within assigned areas of responsibility.
Supports team members in resolving technical and procedural challenges when appropriate.
Maintains awareness of evolving technical practices and standards relevant to electrical component development.
Product Design and Development Knowledge (Working Knowledge)
Applies product design and development principles to support electrical component ownership from concept through validation.
Collaborates with engineering professionals and stakeholders to understand product requirements and design considerations.
Evaluates and tests alternative design and development approaches to support performance and reliability objectives.
Uses engineering design tools to create, modify, and maintain component designs and technical documentation.
Assists with prototype development, validation activities, and component development efforts supporting electrification programs.
Supports product development activities through the application of sound engineering and design practices.
Understanding of electrical components and system architecture.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, purchasing teams, validation teams, product groups, and technical subject matter experts.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Engineering background preferred.
High-voltage electrical component experience.
Supplier collaboration experience.
Off-highway heavy equipment experience.
Mechanical Engineering background with strong electrical experience may be considered.
Exceptional master's graduates with strong internship experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Own electrical components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and related components.
Interpret electrical schematics and electrical system architecture.
Translate technical requirements into engineering documentation.
Read, understand, and apply industry standards to Caterpillar requirements.
Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing teams, product groups, validation teams, and subject matter experts.
Support electrical component design and validation activities for electrification programs.
Build effective working relationships with design engineers, machine teams, and suppliers.
Develop technical expertise in electrification systems and supported component technologies.