Electrical Design Engineer

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do, but also about each other. We make progress and innovation happen, helping our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

Join Caterpillar as an Electrical Design Engineer supporting electrification programs in Mossville, Illinois. In this role, you will own the design and validation of electrical components, including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and related technologies that support Caterpillar's electrified products and systems. As a key contributor within a highly collaborative engineering environment, you will help advance innovative solutions that support Caterpillar's commitment to building a more sustainable future.

You will be responsible for component ownership throughout the development process, translating technical requirements into engineering documentation, interpreting electrical schematics and system architecture, and applying industry standards to Caterpillar requirements. Working closely with suppliers, purchasing teams, validation teams, product groups, and technical subject matter experts, you will help deliver reliable, high-quality component solutions that meet customer and business needs.

This onsite role offers the opportunity to build deep technical expertise in electrification systems while developing strong cross-functional relationships across Caterpillar's engineering network. The successful candidate will bring strong electrical design and validation capabilities, technical curiosity, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges, while contributing to the future of Caterpillar electrification programs through component ownership, technical excellence, and collaborative problem solving.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Electrification Programs – Support Caterpillar's electrification initiatives through ownership and validation of critical electrical components.

• Electrical Component Ownership – Drive technical decisions and engineering deliverables for key electrical system components.

• Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration – Partner with suppliers, product groups, purchasing teams, validation teams, and technical experts to achieve program objectives.

• Technical Excellence – Apply engineering principles and industry standards to deliver reliable, high-quality component solutions.

• Product Development and Validation – Support the successful development and validation of electrical components from requirements through implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Own electrical components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and related components.

• Interpret electrical schematics and electrical system architecture.

• Translate technical requirements into engineering documentation.

• Read, understand, and apply industry standards to Caterpillar requirements.

• Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing teams, product groups, validation teams, and subject matter experts.

• Support electrical component design and validation activities for electrification programs.

• Build effective working relationships with design engineers, machine teams, and suppliers.

• Develop technical expertise in electrification systems and supported component technologies.

Degree Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred but other Engineering degrees will be considered

What Skills You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking (Extensive Experience)

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in technical data, test results, requirements, and available information while identifying and explaining variances.

• Approaches complex engineering challenges by breaking them into component parts to identify potential causes and effective solutions.

• Identifies multiple possible causes for technical issues through a combination of engineering experience, research, and analysis.

• Organizes and prioritizes technical activities required to resolve engineering challenges and support program objectives.

• Evaluates costs, benefits, risks, and likelihood of success when assessing design alternatives and recommending solutions.

• Selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and tools to support electrical component design, validation, and problem-solving efforts.

Effective Communications (Working Knowledge)

• Effectively communicates technical concepts, requirements, and engineering findings with suppliers, product groups, validation teams, purchasing partners, and subject matter experts.

• Delivers constructive feedback focused on behaviors and outcomes while maintaining strong working relationships.

• Actively listens to feedback and incorporates input to improve communication effectiveness and technical solutions.

• Prepares technical documentation, reports, and presentations required to support engineering work.

• Adapts communication style to the audience and avoids technical jargon when it is not appropriate.

• Recognizes and responds to verbal and non-verbal communication cues to support collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Managing Multiple Priorities (Working Knowledge)

• Successfully manages multiple concurrent engineering activities while maintaining quality, productivity, and project commitments.

• Recognizes changing business demands and priorities and aligns work accordingly.

• Understands how individual assignments contribute to broader organizational and program goals.

• Completes assignments based on established priorities and timelines.

• Responds to day-to-day operational needs while maintaining progress on longer-term engineering and validation activities.

• Effectively manages multiple responsibilities and stakeholder commitments without reducing productivity.

Technical Excellence (Working Knowledge)

• Applies engineering knowledge and technical competence to develop effective solutions for electrical component design and validation challenges.

• Performs technical responsibilities while continuously building expertise in electrification systems, components, technologies, and procedures.

• Applies technical, operational, and project standards to support excellence in delivered products and engineering solutions.

• Utilizes current procedures, tools, and technologies to resolve technical issues within assigned areas of responsibility.

• Supports team members in resolving technical and procedural challenges when appropriate.

• Maintains awareness of evolving technical practices and standards relevant to electrical component development.

Product Design and Development Knowledge (Working Knowledge)

• Applies product design and development principles to support electrical component ownership from concept through validation.

• Collaborates with engineering professionals and stakeholders to understand product requirements and design considerations.

• Evaluates and tests alternative design and development approaches to support performance and reliability objectives.

• Uses engineering design tools to create, modify, and maintain component designs and technical documentation.

• Assists with prototype development, validation activities, and component development efforts supporting electrification programs.

• Supports product development activities through the application of sound engineering and design practices.

Technical Qualifications:

• Understanding of electrical components and system architecture.

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, purchasing teams, validation teams, product groups, and technical subject matter experts.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Electrical Engineering background preferred.

• High-voltage electrical component experience.

• Supplier collaboration experience.

• Off-highway heavy equipment experience.

• Mechanical Engineering background with strong electrical experience may be considered.

• Exceptional master's graduates with strong internship experience may be considered.

Additional Information:

• Location: Mossville, IL (Building AC)

• Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week

• Travel: Approximately 10%, including possible international travel

• Relocation: Domestic relocation is available

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

• Leadership Scope: Individual contributor role with no direct reports

Final Details:

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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.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 4, 2026 - September 17, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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