Senior Design Engineering Technologist – Mechanical Electrical

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Senior Design Engineering Technologist Mechanical / Electrical

Load & Haul Products Caterpillar Resource Industries

Location: Decatur IL - Mossville IL (AC) (In office 5 days a week)

Travel: Up to 10%

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. You will have the opportunity to join theLoad and Haul Electrical Installation team responsible for mechanically integrating electrical solutionsacrossLarge Wheel Loaders Compactors Wheel Tractor Scrapers Underground Vehicles and Articulated Trucks.

About the Role

As aSenior Design Engineering Technologist you will leadelectrical installation projects with a strong mechanical focus ensuring electrical systems are effectively packaged protected and integrated within complex application environments. Youll work across the full product lifecyclefrom early concept through productioncollaborating closely withmechanical electrical system manufacturing and supplier teams.

This role is ideal forMechanical Engineering Technologists with experience in vehicle systems structures packaging routing and integration as well as Electrical Engineering Technologists who enjoy working at the intersection of both disciplines.

Why This Role Stands Out

• End-to-end ownership: Influence design decisions from concept through validation and production including mechanical packaging and electrical integration tradeoffs.

• True cross-functional collaboration: Work alongside mechanical design electrical systems manufacturing suppliers and purchasing to optimize performance quality durability and cost.

• Complex product systems: Apply your engineering expertise to large highly integrated off-highway machines operating in demanding environments.

• Growth & impact: Strengthen leadership skills while delivering high-value solutions to customers across diverse applications and platforms.

What You Will Do

• Lead the mechanicaldesign and integration of electrical systems within complex vehicle platforms ensuring robust routing protection and packaging.

• Design and developcomponents brackets harness routing paths enclosures and installation schemesthat balance electrical performance with mechanical durability.

• Owncost quality validation and schedulefor assigned projects.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensuremanufacturability serviceability and lifecycle efficiency.

• Partner with manufacturing teams to addressassembly feasibility tolerance stack-up and installation repeatability.

• Assist supply specialists and buyers withsupplier development and performance improvement.

• Drive collaboration acrossproduct development value chain manufacturing commercial and product supportorganizations.

• Research and develop new technologies related tovehicle integration packaging thermal considerations and durability.

• Develop and documentfunctional and installation design requirements including mechanical constraints and environmental considerations.

• Lead and participate indesign reviews ensuring conformance to electrical and mechanical design standards and best practices.

• Organize coordinate and executeprototype builds testing and analysis including fit form function and durability assessments.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Experience withLarge Wheel Loaders Wheel Tractor Scrapers heavy equipment or mining applications.

• Background inmechanical engineering technology electrical engineering technology or integrated systems design.

• Hands-on experience withvehicle systems integration including routing packaging structural interfaces and installation design.

• Experience working within anSDP / gated development processand influencing outcomes through technical expertise.

• Proven ability tolead multiple engineering projectsfrom concept through production in a cross-functional environment.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelors degree (or higher) inMechanical Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology or a related accredited engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

What Skills You Will Bring

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify root causes and develop effective technical solutions across electrical and mechanical domains.

• Effective Communication: Capability to clearly convey technical concepts across disciplines and organizational levels.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Proven ability to manage concurrent projects and make effective tradeoff decisions.

• Technical Excellence: Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems and how they interact within complex products.

• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive experience withCreoVis View andTeamcenter.

• Product Design for Manufacturing: Knowledge of manufacturing processes installation methods and design-for-assembly principles.

• Product Design & Development: Ability to design develop and deliver integrated systems from concept through production.

Why Mechanical Engineers Should Apply

This role isnot limited to pure electrical designs. Success depends heavily onmechanical aptitudehow electrical content survives fits routes mounts and performs within large high-duty-cycle machines. Mechanical Engineers with experience invehicle integration structures packaging and durabilitywill thrive here.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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