Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an Electrical System Design Engineer who is ready to put all their electrical system design prowess to work! You will report to an Engineering Manager that has a complete vision for the role. The vision includes helping you obtain deep knowledge and hands on experience with generator sets and how they interface with electrical power systems.

You will have the opportunity to lead and participate in the design, development, and troubleshooting of electrical control system packaging, associated circuitry, and wire harnessing for our gas and diesel-powered generator sets. You will get to work with generator set controllers, voltage regulators, I/O and temperature monitoring modules, shore power circuitry, engine interconnect wiring, voltage sensing wiring, and electrical enclosures.  Imagine being mentored by more senior engineers and other functional group engineers that have a vested interest in your understanding and achievements towards becoming an expert in generator control system components! Afterall, they want what our customers want; innovative control packaging solutions that deliver superior performance, serviceability, durability, and quality.

If you desire to be our “go-to” person, then this role is for you!

JOB DUTIES:

As an Electrical System Design Engineer in the Large Power System Division Controls Packaging group, you will have an opportunity to direct and participate in the design and development of controls systems for gas and diesel-powered generator sets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

This role will primarily be focused on generator set control systems and panel design.  The primary duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

Collaborate with other engineering teams to define, document and meet product design requirements.Design, validate, and maintain generator set control panel designs, by supporting the product from the initial concept design, through the entire lifecycle of the product.Resolve problems related to manufacturing at multiple worldwide generator set assembly facilitiesCollaborate on design and product validation with multiple global suppliersDevelop and maintain detailed project and validation plansProvide guidance to other engineers as required to ensure development schedules are metUse technical expertise and product knowledge to resolve product quality issues by interfacing with engineers, service representatives, plant personnel, suppliers, and consultants

Basic Qualifications:

A University Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or related electrical disciplineExperience in NPI (New Product Introduction), CPI (Current Product Improvement), Product maintenance or Cost Reduction design and development.Experience in electrical design and ability to interpret engineering drawings - sound technical background and a good knowledge of current engineering drawing practice.Strong leadership ability and good communications skills

Top candidates will also have:

Master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experienceHigh level of proficiency in Creo Parametric or other modeling or simulation toolsExperience working with basic sheet metal designs, including relevant knowledge in dimensioning and tolerances standards.Experience completing structural analysis of mechanical designsExperience working with power generation and/or power distribution systemsControls system design experienceAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExperience working in a fast paced globally located teams

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.  At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.  It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

May 26, 2025 - June 8, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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