Electrical System Integration Engineer
About The Position
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. As an Electrical System Integration Engineer in the LPSD Electrical Systems Integration team you will design electrical/mechanical systems for diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel engines. You will collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and production facilities to take projects from initial conception through commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Electrical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering or Engineering Technology curriculum, or Computer Science curriculum
- 4 years of experience in electrical design or software
- Experience in any of the following industries: Electric Power, Rail, Marine, Mining, Petroleum
- Demonstrated electrical troubleshooting skills utilizing multimeters, current clamps, oscilloscopes
- Experience with automotive or industrial communications protocols (CAN, ethernet, Modbus, etc)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Vector CANape and CANalyzer
- Harness design experience
- Experience calibrating or interpreting engine performance maps
- Experience interacting directly with customers and end users
Responsibilities
- Design of electrical and mechanical systems for internal combustion engines and electrification products which include sensors, actuators, circuit protection, CAN networks, ethernet, ECUs, and telemetry
- Product definition of electrical interfaces and protocols for integration with customer control systems
- Collaboration with embedded software developers
- Validation of software against requirements
- Calibration of ECUs in real-time on running engines and hardware-in-the-loop simulators
- Support of foreign and domestic production facilities
- Occasional travel to customers for commissioning and troubleshooting
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
