
Senior Design Engineer – Electrical, Mechanical
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tucson • Arizona • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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.
- Support activities in the factory including fit ups, root cause investigations and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.
- Experience in mechanical or electrical design — especially in harnesses and cable systems.
- Mining truck or mining industry application knowledge is desirable.
- Extensive experience with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter.
- Understands large equipment assembly and electrical component integration.
- Experienced with harness manufacturing and cost factors.
- Guides product development and ensures functional design.
- Skilled in evaluating risks, costs, and success factors to solve complex problems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designelectrical designwiring harness designcable systems designproduct developmentrisk evaluationcost analysistroubleshootingdesign optimizationNew Product Introduction (NPI)
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitytask management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering