Electrical Systems Design Engineer — Onsite (Relocation)

Caterpillar Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Design Engineer to join the EMD division in Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL. You will apply and advance electrical systems knowledge to deliver solutions for customers, growing technical capabilities through hands‑on work and collaboration across teams.

You will participate in electrical design concepts for new product introductions, supporting prototypes and testing, while leading small projects and contributing to hardware operations.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to determine root causes and propose solutions.
• Effective communication to convey ideas, requirements, and results clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple objectives, projects, and timelines.
• Technical proficiency across electrical systems and design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Directly support factories and customers with electrical troubleshooting under leads.
• Collaborate with suppliers and SMEs to resolve electrical system issues and supply chain concerns.
• Support electrical system design concepts and prototype activities for new product introductions.
• Lead small cross-functional projects addressing key customer needs.
• Maintain and expand the electrical hardware and harness room operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Prioritization

Technical excellence

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Multimeter & oscilloscope

Electrical design tools & HIL testing

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Design Engineer to join the EMD division in Brooklyn Park, MN or Peoria, IL. You will apply and advance electrical systems knowledge to deliver solutions for customers, growing technical capabilities through hands‑on work and collaboration across teams.

You will participate in electrical design concepts for new product introductions, supporting prototypes and testing, while leading small projects and contributing to hardware operations.