Power Electronics NPI Execution Design Engineer

Summary:
The main function of an electrical design engineer is to design develop test and manage power electronics components for Caterpillars Electrification Energy Solutions Division. A typical electrical engineer has the ability to understand and interpret program requirements design / collaborate on component design manage APQP requirements and read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Job Responsibilities:
Lead electrical component design projects through the APQP process including requirements management design supplier collaboration risk definition and validation
Understanding program goals translating those into their owns tasks and executing those tasks on time and with quality
Evaluate the cost effectiveness reliability and safety of designs.
Estimate time and cost to complete projects.
Investigate and test vendors and competitors products.
Work with machine systems application teams to establish component requirements architecture and electrical requirements for power electronics components / systems
Support NTI & NPI programs: communication with NTI/NPI leads; prepare and present design and gateway reviews
Play an active role in supplier evaluation selection and development
Support electrical commissioning and testing on purchased components
Document and resolve field issues
Procurement inventory management and shipment of components

Skills:
Creativity verbal and written communication skills analytical and problem solving ability.
Team player and detail oriented.
Strong collaboration skills
Selfstarter
Ability to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.