Electrical Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), part of its Power & Energy segment, designs and manufactures large diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains, and engine systems. The Electrical Design Engineer works in the Electrical Systems & Controls group in Lafayette, Indiana, designing and managing projects for large diesel and gas engines. The role takes projects from initial concept through commissioning and involves collaboration with global engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and production facilities. The engineer directs or contributes to the concept, development, and design of complex components, subsystems, and processes; provides technical guidance to global teams; contributes to project planning and delivery; and supports team members through mentoring and coaching. The role includes designing electrical systems and components for diesel, natural gas, hydrogen, and dual-fuel platforms serving oil and gas, industrial, and electric power generation markets. The position may require up to 5% travel to Caterpillar facilities and customer sites. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Self-starter with demonstrated technical leadership skills and the ability to work independently.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information and lead concept and design reviews.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in one-on-one and larger group settings.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and organizations.
Proven ability to execute complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience improving bracket and structural designs based on FEA, vibration analysis, FMEA, field failures, and other engineering findings.
Familiarity with electrical standards and certifications including SAE, ANSI, ISO, IEC, NFPA, NEMA, UL, RoHS, and CSA Class 1 Div 2 requirements.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of relevant experience.
Experience with CREO, AutoCAD, or other drafting software.
Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Create and support detailed designs that meet requirements established in collaboration with engine platform teams.
Develop and communicate design requirements, deliverables, and deadlines to offsite engineering detailers.
Collaborate with manufacturing suppliers through APQP processes, procure prototype materials, and verify design functionality through on-engine fit-ups.
Support field validation activities, troubleshooting, and resolution of warranty and product issues.
Communicate project status, design progress, risks, and results to management and key stakeholders through regular updates and design reviews.
Travel as needed to Caterpillar facilities and customer sites to support validation, debugging, and issue resolution for new designs.
Design and develop engine electrical systems and components, including electrical harnesses, brackets, panels, enclosures, telematics, sensor mounting, and engine upgrade kits and solutions.
Develop solutions for diesel, natural gas, hydrogen, and dual-fuel engine platforms.
Support applications across the oil and gas, industrial, and electric power generation markets.
Contribute to project planning and delivery, stay current with innovative technology, and mentor and coach team members.