Associate CAD Design Engineer – Electric Power

Career Area

Engineering

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Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back‑up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands.

We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

As part of Caterpillar’s fastest‑growing Electric Power Division, this role supports the design and delivery of high‑volume power solutions for customers across essential industries. You’ll work closely with engineering and production teams, creating electrical drawings and documentation that directly support manufacturing and customer needs. This position offers hands‑on experience with clear runway to grow into deeper power systems and controls work.

• Interpret customer specifications, schematics, and drawings, ensuring designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as NEC, UL (508, 891, 1558, MV), CSA 22.2, and ANSI requirements.
• Create detailed electrical wiring, panel, and layout drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) within the CAD system and coordinate release to the ERP system.
• Provide technical direction and documentation to support purchasing and procurement activities.
• Support production teams during equipment manufacturing by addressing design questions and resolving drawing issues.
• Apply working knowledge of PLC‑based generator control systems, including interfacing with various communication protocols.
• Research new materials, components, and competitive products to support design improvements and product evolution.
• Assist with prototype builds, testing, and analysis to validate designs and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with supply specialists and buyers to support supplier development and performance initiatives.
• Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detailed design documentation.
• Support proposal development, cost estimates, and technical documentation as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or a related field preferred. Candidates with significant practical, hands‑on experience in electrical design or controls may be considered without a degree.

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