Senior Design Engineer - Electrical Integration

Caterpillar Brazil; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Design Engineer - Electrical Integration, where your innovative designs will shape the future of industrial machinery. You'll be at the forefront of technology, tackling challenges in electrical systems for large machinery. Collaborate with talented teams, from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. This role offers the chance to present your impactful solutions to leadership and contribute to a sustainable future. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience designing harness/cables installation.
• Experience in electrical schematic design (preferably Creo Schematic).

Responsibilities

• Design components for electrical integration on heavy machinery.
• Collaborate with teams and manage project schedules.

Skills

Electrical Integration

Analytical Thinking

Product Design and Development

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Vis View

Teamcenter

Job description

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Senior Design Engineer - Electrical Integration

Apply locations Decatur, Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0000299618

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Imagine being at the forefront of innovation as an Electrical Integration Engineer, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to design and develop cutting-edge electrical components and systems. You'll be an integral part of the dynamic Resource Industries Operations & Products Division, working on some of the most impressive machinery in the industry, including Large Wheel Loaders, Wheel Tractor Scrapers, and Off-Highway Trucks.

Your role will be pivotal in supporting the electrical installation of autonomous systems, pushing the boundaries of technology. You'll collaborate with talented global teams, providing technical guidance and sharing your expertise. Troubleshooting and resolving electrical system issues will be your playground, ensuring everything runs smoothly. From the initial concept to field follow and final implementation into production, you'll be involved in every step of the design process, making a tangible impact on the future of industrial machinery.

Additionally, you will have the exciting responsibility of presenting your work and progress to leadership, showcasing your innovative solutions and the impact of your contributions.

What you will do:

• Design new components and systems for the electrical integration on Large Wheel Loaders, Wheel Tractor Scrapers, and Off-Highway Trucks
• Responsible for the design, cost, quality, validation, and schedule
• Communicate/collaborate with customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
• Research and develop new technology
• Developing and documenting functional design requirements.
• Perform electrical load analysis and initiate discussions with system partners
• Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.

Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Experience designing harness/cables installation
• Experience in electrical schematic design (preferably Creo Schematic).

What skills you will have:

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Experience with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter experience.

Analytical Thinking: Ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Effective Communications: Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas and information

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Decatur, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

This position may require 10 % travel.

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

May 5, 2025 - May 18, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.