Senior Associate Electrical Engineer - Electrification

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

36d•$87,480 - $131,280•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Power Electronics team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of power electronics for multiple Caterpillar applications. We are seeking a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to be responsible for delivery of electrical designs necessary for the successful development of low voltage power electronics components, including inverter and converter systems. This will include design, layout and simulation of printed circuit boards, bus bars, sensors, harnesses, and electronics packaging. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a highly experienced team of engineers having significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications.

Requirements

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering Degree required
Analytical Thinking: 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.
Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Responsibilities

Creating new electrical designs and resolves issues regarding the manufacturing or building sequences. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
Planning and improving engineering procedures and operations to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
Collaborating with all functional areas, (marketing, purchasing, manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network.