Motor Design Architect - Electrification

Motor Design Architect – Electrification

Caterpillar Inc.

Join a global team that builds sustainable communities. Work at the cutting edge of electrification, designing medium voltage motors and generators for a range of Caterpillar applications.

This role is in Mossville, IL
. It involves 10% travel
, works onsite five days a week, and offers relocation.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Design owner of products.
• Develop design concepts through a process of optimization.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage development agreements.
• Provide quality leadership via PPAP and APQP rigor.
• Lead current product improvements based on field feedback.
• Collaborate with machine businesses NPI & NTI product programs and their design groups.
• Own supply chain aspects of materials and cost.
• Identify and work with other Caterpillar subject matter experts on design aspects.
• Coordinate execution and design efforts necessary for successful design and development.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).

Product Development: Knowledge of product development lifecycle for rotating component assemblies, ability to bring new or improved products to market.

• Mechanical and electrical systems experience with emphasis on electric drive systems.
• Coordinated marketing and product development plans.
• Strong computer‑aided design skills.
• Ability to estimate time, effort, and resources required for thorough development through design and testing.
• Collaborate with test engineers to understand testing alternatives and considerations for production and development testing.
• Manage a significant piece of a product roadmap.
• Oversee all phases, activities and deliverables of the product development methodology.

• Approaches complex problems by breaking them down into component parts.
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve the decision‑making process.
• Assesses and validates decision options and predicts potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Uses consultative, command, or consensus decision‑making approaches.
• Ensures assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed.

• Coaches others in providing superior technical solutions.
• Adapts documents and presentations for intended audience.
• Demonstrates empathy and assertiveness in communication.
• Employs appropriate persuasion methods when soliciting agreement.

• Utilizes tools, techniques, and methods for estimating project cost and time.
• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.
• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.
• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with team, sponsors, and clients.
• Maintains open communication among project participants.
• Communicates reporting requirements and creates monitoring mechanisms.

• Evaluates business impact of failure and criticality of needed resolution.
• Resolves difficult or high‑impact equipment and systems problems.
• Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs.
• Coaches others in resolving integration or communication problems in multi‑vendor environment.
• Applies techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach.
• Uses advanced diagnostic techniques for unusual or performance‑related problems.

• This role will be located in Mossville, IL.
• This role does offer relocation.
• This role does not offer sponsorship.
• This role will require 10% travel.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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Compensation and benefits may vary based on individual factors.

• 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

Not available for this position.

December 10, 2025 - January 4, 2026

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

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Construction and Machinery Manufacturing