Senior Design Engineering Technologist – Mechanical, Electrical

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Design Engineering Technologist integrating mechanical and electrical systems for Caterpillar. Managing projects for large off-highway machinery across the full product lifecycle.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeDecatur • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 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.
Research and develop new technologies related to vehicle integration, packaging, thermal considerations, and durability.
Develop and document functional and installation design requirements, including mechanical constraints and environmental considerations.
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 Large Wheel Loaders, Wheel Tractor Scrapers, heavy equipment, or mining applications.
Background in mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology, or integrated systems design.
Hands-on experience with vehicle systems integration, including routing, packaging, structural interfaces, and installation design.
Experience working within an SDP / gated development process and influencing outcomes through technical expertise.
Proven ability to lead multiple engineering projects from concept through production in a cross-functional environment.
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related accredited engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.

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 designvehicle systems integrationthermal considerationsdesign reviewsprototype buildstesting and analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationproject managementcross-functional leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillssupplier developmentperformance improvementfeasibility assessmentschedule management