Design Engineer Electrical Systems

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Job Description:

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Caterpillars EMD division is hiring for Design Engineer in Brooklyn Park MN or Peoria IL!

Role Summary: In this role you will apply and continue to develop electrical systems knowledge to deliver solutions that support our customers. You will grow your technical capabilities through hands-on work collaboration and exposure to new technologies expanding your impact as customer needs evolve over time.

What Youll Do (Job Duties)

• Directly support both factories and current customers with electrical troubleshooting inquiries working under the direction of electrical system leads.
• Collaborate with suppliers and component subject matter experts to resolve electrical system concerns and supply chain sustainability issues.
• Support electrical system design concepts and prototype activities for new product introduction under the direction of electrical system leads.
• Lead small scale cross functional projects supporting key customer needs.
• Contribute to the expansion maintenance and operational use of the electrical hardware and harness room.

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives projects groups or activities making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Accredited Degree in electrical or related computer mechanical agricultural or materials engineering
• Troubleshooting electrical systems including but not limited to the use of multimeters oscilloscopes and other tools.
• Experience with electrical design processes suchas HILtesting electrical schematic interpretation / generation and electrical magnetic compatibility testing.

• Familiarity with FMEA Six Sigma and Fishbone analysis toidentifyroot causes and implement corrective actions.

Additional Details

• Work location: Primary (Brooklyn Park MN ) Secondary ( Peoria IL)
• Domestic relocation assistance IS NOT available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: <10%
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

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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