Design Engineer – Electrical

Job Title

Design Engineer – Electrical

Engineering

East Peoria, IL (SS) – Tucson, AZ – Denison, TX (In office 5 days a week)

Up to 10%

Available

Not Offered

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.

As a Design Engineer in the Tracked Products Electrical Installation team, you will be responsible for integrating electrical and electronic systems into some of Caterpillar’s largest Dozers, Hydraulic Mining Shovels and Surface Rock Drills. You will direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of harnesses, power cables and installations for systems from 24 V DC to 7200 V AC.

• Create and refine designs in the development of wiring harnesses, power cables and the installation of related components including installation hardware for electrical and electronic systems on mobile machinery.
• Utilize Creo to create highly integrated designs within the machine platforms.
• Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing and manufacturing representatives.
• Review CAD models, layouts, assemblies, detailed part drawings, and bills‑of‑material for accuracy and conformance to specifications and Caterpillar Engineering Standards.
• Utilize design tools to optimize designs for manufacturing, service support, cost, and quality.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) deliverables including product cost targets, product reliability goals, and drawing release quality.
• Work effectively with a global team to deliver program objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, global manufacturing facilities, engineering system teams and core product groups to minimize total cost of ownership.
• Support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) process by modifying designs to address Product Support and Manufacturing feedback.
• Support activities in the factory including fit ups, root cause investigations and basic electrical troubleshooting.

• Bachelor degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science.

• Dozers, Hydraulic Mining Shovels and Surface Rock Drills or mining industry application knowledge.
• Experience in Electrical installation product design and development.
• Electrical SDP experience and ability to influence through expertise.
• Hands on experience troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Experience with NPI, CPI, APQP, Cost, and Teamcenter tools/process.
• Knowledge of harness and cable manufacturing methods.
• Hands‑on experience with machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing processes, wiring, etc.

• Managing Multiple Priorities:
  Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Computer‑Aided Design & Engineering:
  Extensive experience with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter.
• 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.

$97,530.00 - $. 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.

• 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

New positions require working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

February 25, 2026 - March 11, 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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