Design Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical

Caterpillar Inc.

Design Engineer focusing on mechanical and electrical integration of systems in construction and mining equipment at Caterpillar Inc. Leading projects and collaborating across teams for optimal product development.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeDecatur • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,530 - $146,290 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the mechanical design and integration of electrical systems within complex vehicle platforms, ensuring robust routing, protection, and packaging.
Design and develop components, brackets, harness routing paths, enclosures, and installation schemes that balance electrical performance with mechanical durability.
Own cost, quality, validation, and schedule for assigned projects.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and lifecycle efficiency.
Partner with manufacturing teams to address assembly feasibility, tolerance stack-up, and installation repeatability.
Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and performance improvement.
Drive collaboration across product development, value chain, manufacturing, commercial, and product support organizations.
Lead and participate in design reviews, ensuring conformance to electrical and mechanical design standards and best practices.
Organize, coordinate, and execute prototype builds, testing, and analysis, including fit, form, function, and durability assessments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with heavy equipment or mining applications.
Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or integrated systems design.
Hands-on experience with vehicle systems integration, including routing, packaging, structural interfaces, and installation design.
Proven ability to lead multiple engineering projects from concept through production in a cross-functional environment.
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related accredited engineering discipline.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designelectrical systems integrationcomponent designharness routinginstallation designproject managementprototype testingdurability assessmentvalidationcost management

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworksupplier developmentperformance improvementcoordinationexecution

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineeringaccredited engineering discipline