Design Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical

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.

As a Design Engineer in the Large Mining Trucks Electrical Installation team, you will be joining an innovative team responsible for integrating electrical and electronic systems into some of Caterpillar's largest mining trucks. You will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the concept, development, and design of harnesses, power cables and installations for systems from 24 V DC to 3500 V AC. The Electrical Installation team is part of the Rigid Frame Trucks organization and is responsible for end-to-end design and development of key machine systems for multiple Caterpillar applications.

The role is split between electrical (60%) and mechanical (40%) design activities, with direct involvement in the integration, installation, and commissioning of systems on the machine.

Your responsibilities will span coordinating cross-functional activities involving product development, value chain optimization, manufacturing processes, commercial, and product support. You will be accountable for managing project timelines, product quality, and ensuring the successful integration of electrical solutions that address unique challenges within the product applications.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• End-to-end ownership: From concept to production, be involved in every stage of the design lifecycle.

• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, suppliers, and purchasing to optimize performance, quality, and cost.

• Growth & impact: Strengthen your design, analytical, and engineering skills while contributing to high-impact mining applications.

What you will do:

• 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.

• Execute New Product Introduction (NPI) deliverables including, product cost targets, product reliability goals, and drawing release quality.

• Working effectively with a global team to deliver program objectives

• Collaborate with suppliers, global manufacturing facilities, engineering system teams and the 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

• This role will also be responsible to organize and delegate some of the workload to offsite team members.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

What skills you will have:

• Technical Excellence: Experience in mechanical or electrical design - especially in harnesses and cable systems. Mining truck or mining industry application knowledge is desirable.

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

• Product Design - MFG: Understands large equipment assembly and electrical component integration. Experienced with harness manufacturing and cost factors. Guides product development and ensures functional design. Reviews customer feedback to improve performance.

• Analytical Thinking: Skilled in evaluating risks, costs, and success factors to solve complex problems. Uses the right tools and research to identify root causes and drive effective solutions.

• Effective Communications: Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience directing and reviewing work of other engineers is highly desired. Ability to work with global team members.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities. Resolves conflicts and maintains delivery timelines.

• 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.

Additional information:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time in the Decatur, IL or Tucson, AZ office.

• Relocation assistance is available for Decatur only.

• This position will require up to 15% travel.

• Sponsorship is not available.

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:

March 27, 2026 - April 12, 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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