Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.

As the Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development of complex electrical system designs, balancing responsibilities across CREO Schematics and electrical architecture and integration. You will be responsible for creating detailed electrical schematics, defining system architecture, supporting cross-functional engineering teams, and ensuring robust manufacturing designs that meet performance safety, and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information:

• Location:  Mossville, IL (United States)
• Additional Location(s): Tucson, AZ (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic/International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• Canada Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.
• This position requires the selected individual to work onsite at the Mossville, IL or Tuscon, AZ office.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, update and maintain detailed 2D electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings using PTC CREO Schematics.
• Create and manage symbol libraries, parametric data, and model templates to ensure consistency and compliance with engineering standards.
• Generate documentation packages including BOM’s, connector tables, wire/cable specs, and routing information.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure accurate integration of electrical layout within mechanical constraints.
• Conduct design reviews, verify schematic accuracy, and implement engineering changes through structured change control processes (e.g., ECOs/ECNs).
• Define and develop system-level electrical architecture, including power distribution, communication networks, grounding schemes, and hardware interfaces.
• Lead circuit and system-level design activities, including load analysis, component selection, harness design strategy, and topology definition.
• Ensure architecture aligns with safety, regulatory, EMC/EMI, and product performance requirements.
• Support FMEA, DFMEA, and system reliability assessments.
• Collaborate with embedded software, controls, test, and manufacturing teams to validate system functionality and resolve integration issues.
• Develop and manage system documentation including interface control documents (ICDs), electrical architecture diagrams, and requirements specifications.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical degree.
• 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.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous engineering experience, with significant exposure to both electrical design and system architecture.
• Previous experience with automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, industry machinery, or similar industries.
• Previous experience with PTC CREAO Schematics or similar schematic/ECAD tools.
• Understanding of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, or other communication protocols.
• Demonstrated experience defining electrical system architecture for complex electromechanical products.
• Solid understanding of wiring, harnessing, connectors, electrical components, and industry best practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical design-making.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 13, 2026 - February 26, 2026

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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