Electrical Design Engineer

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Electrical Design Engineer works in Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD), within the Electrical Systems & Controls group in Lafayette, Indiana. The role contributes to the concept, development, and design of complex components, subsystems, and processes for large diesel and gas engines, partnering with global engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and production facilities to take projects from conception through commissioning. The engineer designs electrical systems and components for Diesel, Natural Gas, Hydrogen, and Dual Fuel engine platforms and supports applications in Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Electric Power Generation markets. The role also involves project planning and delivery, technical guidance, collaboration with offsite engineering detailers, validation and troubleshooting, and communicating project progress and risks to stakeholders. Travel may be required to Caterpillar facilities and customer sites, with up to 5% travel noted.

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, both one-on-one and in larger group settings.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills, with 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 experience.

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 supporting Diesel, Natural Gas, Hydrogen, and Dual Fuel engine platforms.
Support applications across the Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Electric Power Generation markets.
Contribute to project planning and delivery, provide technical guidance to global teams, and mentor and coach team members.