Senior Design Engineer - Electric Motors

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

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. Job Summary Caterpillar’s Low Voltage Motor and Generator Team is responsible for designing the motors and generators that power electric drivetrains across Caterpillar machines. As the shift toward electrification accelerates, the team is expanding its portfolio to include a comprehensive range of electric components. In the position of Senior Design Engineer, you will spearhead the development of next-generation motor and generator components, while also enhancing the performance, cost-effectiveness, and durability of existing products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (ME or EE preferred)
Design and product development knowledge for components or systems used in on-road or off-road machines, vehicles or equipment.
Deep proficiency with 3D modeling software (CAD, Pro-E, Creo, etc)
Experience with quality tools including FMEA, APQP, BIQ & PPAP
Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.
Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.
Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.
Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.
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.
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
Maintains focus on the topic at hand.
Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.
Shifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.
Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.
Works with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
Responds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.
Demonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.
Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Develops organizational standards and processes in order to maximize complex product services' efficiency and effectiveness.
Creates and introduces new techniques that expedite or simplify the development process.
Supervises the management of multiple and diverse types of products or services.
Develops proof-of-concept exercises to prove or disprove validity of proposed products.
Advises on the appropriate solutions to complex product design and development problems.
Designs working prototypes of a variety of proposed products or services.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of motor and generator components, ensuring optimal performance, cost-effectiveness, durability, manufacturability, and ease of service.
Collaborate with system and machine engineering teams to define detailed specifications and requirements for components.
Generate and present design analysis reports using product risk management tools (e.g., FMEA) to identify potential risks, implement mitigation strategies, and support verification activities.
Drive comprehensive design reviews throughout the product lifecycle, leveraging analytical methods, prototype testing, and cross-functional team input.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and external partners to ensure high-quality, stable, and timely implementation of product and process changes.
Partner with validation teams to develop and execute simulation and physical testing plans that align with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.