Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Caterpillar Inc. seeks Senior Electrical Component Engineer at its facility located at 2427 E Engine Drive, Chillicothe, IL 61523.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Serve as the subject-matter expert and primary channel of communication regarding starting motor and alternator products. Direct the concept, design, development, and testing of complex engineering projects. Prepare development plans and coordinate engineering meetings. Work closely with a diverse team from a variety of backgrounds (engineering, manufacturing, finance, materials science, product validation, sales, etc.). Lead the introduction of new products from selection, validation, machine testing, and manufacturing. Lead and facilitate the New Product Introduction process and Stakeholder Reviews for Starting and charging components. Provide project guidance and delegate responsibility to other engineers as appropriate. Interact with diverse suppliers and Caterpillar facilities around the globe. Conduct technical evaluations of starting and charging components and systems. Conduct failure analysis of starting and charging components. Identify, evaluate, define, and resolve manufacturing issues. Coordinate the receipt of samples and test plans for starting and charging validation on prototype and pilot machines. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of new starting and charging technologies and communicating to colleagues. Use technical expertise to lead a team toward the resolution of starting and charging issues.

REQS: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience in engineering development or related occupation. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in engineering development or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) New Product Introduction and Development; (2) Continuous Product Improvement Development; (3) Mechanical hand tools, electrical measurement devices, disassembly of industrial electro-mechanical devices and failure analysis root cause determination; (4) Collaboration with technical suppliers to establish requirements, design and fabricate prototype and production components, validate components, manage product quality planning, and pricing discussions; (5) Heavy Duty Electrical, Electromagnetic, or Electric AC/DC Motor component Design and Development; and (6) System Integration of Heavy Duty Electrical, Electromagnetic, or Electric AC/DC Motor components.

Summary Pay Range:

$115,856.00 - $165,840.00

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

Apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Electrical Component Engineer / Reference # R0000298624].

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Posting Dates:

March 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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