Power & Engine Electrical Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Lafayette is seeking an Electrical System Integration Engineer to design electrical and mechanical systems for large engines and electrification products, collaborating with software teams and validating against requirements. The role involves real-time calibration on running engines and occasional travel for commissioning.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science is required; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Electrical, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering or Engineering Technology curriculum, or Computer Science curriculum.
• Analytical Thinking: knowledge of techniques to determine root causes and develop solutions.
• Effective Communications: ability to convey ideas clearly and interpret needs through communication.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and mechanical systems for internal combustion engines and electrification products (sensors, actuators, CAN, ethernet, ECUs)
• Define electrical interfaces and protocols for integration with customer control systems
• Collaborate with embedded software developers and validate software against requirements
• Calibrate electronic control modules in real-time on running engines and hardware-in-the-loop simulators
• Support production facilities and travel to customers for commissioning and troubleshooting

Skills

Engineering - MFG

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering or Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Job description

Caterpillar Lafayette is seeking an Electrical System Integration Engineer to design electrical and mechanical systems for large engines and electrification products, collaborating with software teams and validating against requirements. The role involves real-time calibration on running engines and occasional travel for commissioning.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science is required; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.