Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. Mossville, IL $112,710 - $169,060
Full Time Senior Level

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Lead the development of complex electrical system designs, balancing responsibilities across CREO Schematics and electrical architecture and integration. This role involves creating detailed electrical schematics, defining system architecture, and ensuring robust manufacturing designs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, update and maintain detailed 2D electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings using PTC CREO Schematics.
  • Create and manage symbol libraries, parametric data, and model templates to ensure consistency and compliance with engineering standards.
  • Generate documentation packages including BOM’s, connector tables, wire/cable specs, and routing information.
  • Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure accurate integration of electrical layout within mechanical constraints.
  • Conduct design reviews, verify schematic accuracy, and implement engineering changes through structured change control processes (e.g., ECOs/ECNs).
  • Define and develop system-level electrical architecture, including power distribution, communication networks, grounding schemes, and hardware interfaces.
  • Lead circuit and system-level design activities, including load analysis, component selection, harness design strategy, and topology definition.
  • Ensure architecture aligns with safety, regulatory, EMC/EMI, and product performance requirements.
  • Support FMEA, DFMEA, and system reliability assessments.
  • Collaborate with embedded software, controls, test, and manufacturing teams to validate system functionality and resolve integration issues.
  • Develop and manage system documentation including interface control documents (ICDs), electrical architecture diagrams, and requirements specifications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical degree
  • Analytical Thinking skills
  • Effective Communications skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Technical Excellence
  • Computer-Aided Design & Engineering knowledge
  • Product Design knowledge
  • Product Design and Development knowledge

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical degree.
  • Previous engineering experience, with significant exposure to both electrical design and system architecture.

Nice to Have

  • Previous engineering experience with electrical design and system architecture
  • Experience with automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, industry machinery, or similar industries
  • Experience with PTC CREAO Schematics or similar schematic/ECAD tools
  • Understanding of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, or other communication protocols
  • Demonstrated experience defining electrical system architecture for complex electromechanical products
  • Solid understanding of wiring, harnessing, connectors, electrical components, and industry best practices
  • Ability to interpret engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance guidelines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical design-making

Skills

Ethernet * CAN * LIN * PTC CREO Schematics *

* Required skills

Benefits

Life Insurance
Medical benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Career Development
401k Savings Plans
Parental Leave
Dental benefits
Disability benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off Plan
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Adoption benefits
Health Lifestyle Programs

About Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, committed to building a better, more sustainable world.

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