Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

As an Electrical Design Engineer at Caterpillar, you will be responsible for assisting in the design, detailing, and analysis of electrical installation solutions for Wheeled Products. This role supports engineering teams in harness and cable design, electrical load calculations, and collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring system accuracy and functionality while integrating electrical systems into Wheeled Products such as Motor Graders and Wheel Tractor Scrapers.

• Assist offsite and offshore engineering teams with electrical installation design, detailing, and analysis tasks.
• Support the creation, detailing, and release of electrical installation designs, including harnesses, cables, and large wiring groups.
• Communicate findings and updates to internal teams, external customers, and suppliers as needed.
• Contribute to product maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and performance.

A typical day will include designing harnesses and cables in Creo, reviewing schematics, conducting load analyses, and assisting with supplier coordination or internal team requests to keep projects on track.

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Electrical Engineering is ideal, but Mechanical Engineering is also acceptable).
• Candidates with an Associate's degree and relevant experience may also be considered.

• Electrical Design Skills: ~2 years of experience designing harnesses and cables using Creo Electrical Design.
• Harness/Cable Installation: ~2 years of experience supporting harness and cable installation design, ideally for mining vehicles or heavy machinery.
• Schematic Support: ~2 years of experience working with electrical schematics.
• Caterpillar Machine Knowledge: Familiarity with electrical installation design at Caterpillar is a plus.