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Caterpillar Inc. · 7 hours ago

Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking a Senior Design Engineer for their Electric Power Division. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of packaging solutions for electric power systems, collaborating with global teams and mentoring junior members.

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Responsibilities

Assist teams in the design of new products, processes, components, and systems
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components
Ensure customer technical and industry code requirements are met
Utilize 3D modeling software to create top-down product models to ensure system interactions are being accounted for and controlled to produce robust package solutions
Effectively communicate with process partners, and escalate issues as needed
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical submittals
Prepare bills of materials for teams to execute the procurement and assembly aspects of the projects

Qualification

3D modeling softwareProduct DesignDevelopmentPower system designTechnical Submittal experienceAnalytical ThinkingTechnical ExcellenceGlobal Accounts Customer ExperienceNPI Program experiencePrior experience with 3D modelingEffective Communications

Required

Effective Communications: Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Experience with building and genset codes (UL, NEC, IBC, FAS, CSA, OGS, etc)
Product Design and Development: Extensive experience and knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production. Experience in balance of plant, engine or genset design, design of heavy structures, cooling systems, exhaust systems, enclosures, electrical distribution, electrical communication, or other related areas

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering program or relevant experience
Power system design experience
Global Accounts Customer Experience
Balance of plant (solutions) system concepting
Generator set or engine application experience
Technical Submittal experience
NPI Program experience
Experience assisting NPI, CPI and Cost Reduction projects with proven results
Experience with Caterpillar systems and processes (HVC, EDS, Teamcenter, VisMockup)
Prior experience with 3D modeling

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

Company

Caterpillar Inc.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.51B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant

Leadership Team

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George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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