Electromagnetic Design Engineer – Electric Machines

Caterpillar Brazil

Illinois

On-site

USD 128,000 - 193,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist – Electromagnetic Design to lead the electromagnetic design, analysis, and optimization of electric motors and generators for industrial platforms.

This role requires collaboration across mechanical, controls, validation, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-efficiency, durable machines. The candidate will mentor engineers, advance simulation methods, and contribute to NTI-to-NPI roadmaps, with on-site work in Mossville, IL or

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Advanced degree preferred for top candidates.
  • Experience in electromagnetic design and machine optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electromagnetic design for motors and generators across IPM/SPM/types.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, controls, validation and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready designs.
  • Develop and refine in-house design tools and optimization methods using MATLAB and Python.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Effective communication
Project management
Electrical engineering
EM design

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMAG
ANSYS Maxwell
Motor-CAD
Flux

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist – Electromagnetic Design to lead the electromagnetic design, analysis, and optimization of electric motors and generators for industrial platforms.

This role requires collaboration across mechanical, controls, validation, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-efficiency, durable machines. The candidate will mentor engineers, advance simulation methods, and contribute to NTI-to-NPI roadmaps, with on-site work in Mossville, IL or

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