Design Technologist - Electrical

Caterpillar, Inc. • East Peoria, IL • 2d ago

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.

Design Technologist - Electrical

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

Travel: Up to 10%

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

As a Design Technologist in the Tracked Products Electrical Installation team, you will be joining an innovative team responsible for integrating electrical and electronic systems into some of Caterpillar's largest Dozers, Hydraulic Mining Shovels and Surface Rock Drills. You will have the unique opportunity to 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. The Electrical Installation team is part of the Tracked Products organization and is responsible for end to end design and development of key machine systems for multiple Caterpillar applications.

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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Support creation 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

Support the 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.

Support the management of 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

Basic Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Top candidates will also have:

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 (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing processes, wiring, etc.)

What Skills You Will Have:

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 experience.

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.

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 19, 2026 - March 25, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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