Caterpillar, Inc

Electrical Design Engineer - Electric Power

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology
  • 5-7 years experience in electrical design or related field
  • Familiarity with ProE/Creo electrical programs is a plus
  • Knowledge of electrical codes (UL, NEC, CSA) preferred
  • Experience in engine or genset electrical design and layout preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead global teams in developing new electrical products and systems
  • Provide technical guidance on product needs and generate innovative ideas
  • Communicate project results to diverse stakeholders worldwide
  • Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
  • Raise awareness of trade-offs regarding time, resources, and quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account availability
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Electric Power Division currently has an opening for an Electrical Engineer-Design in the Americas Custom Solutions Packaging Engineering Team located in Griffin, Ga. As an Electrical Engineer - Design, you will have responsibility for the planning and execution of enclosure packaging development programs and ongoing maintenance initiatives. Keys to success in this role are the ability to manage project plans, effectively communicate with process partners, and escalate issues as needed. You will manage the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn, and stay up to date on innovative technologies, mentor and coach team members, and deepen your professional network.

What you will do:
  • Lead global teams in the design of new products, processes, components, and systems.
  • Provide technical guidance on product needs, analysis, and initiation of new ideas.
  • Communicate results to global customers, suppliers, team members, and representatives from other business units.
  • Complete projects on time and on cost.
  • Acknowledge and raise customer's and management's awareness of trade-offs between time, resources and quality.


What you will have:
  • Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
    Level Working Knowledge:
    • Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
    • Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
    • Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
    • Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
    • Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.


  • 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.
    Level Extensive Experience:
    • Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
    • Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
    • Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
    • Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
    • Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
    • Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.


  • Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
    Level Extensive Experience:
    • Coaches others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections.
    • Presents complex products and systems graphically.
    • Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.
    • Directs the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space.
    • Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.
    • Compares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views.


  • Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
    Level Extensive Experience:
    • Develops improvement plans for senior management and evaluates the outcome of the design against the functionality.
    • Advises others on the development of multiple products and their functionality.
    • Trains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design.
    • Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met.
    • Evaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses.
    • Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination.


  • 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.
    Level Working Knowledge:
    • Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.
    • Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.
    • Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.
    • Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.
    • Assists in building a complex prototype of product.


Degree Requirement:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum.


Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Experience with ProE/Creo electrical programs.
  • Experience with electrical codes (UL, NEC, CSA) preferred.
  • Experience in engine or genset electrical design, enclosure electrical layout, engine or genset controller development preferred.
  • AC power distribution experience preferred.
  • DC system design experience preferred.
  • Experience with diesel engine/genset development preferred.
  • FMEA development experience preferred.


Additional Information:
  • This position is located in Griffin, GA.
  • Travel up to 10% is required.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.


Final Details:

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

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

Posting Dates:
August 6, 2026 - August 20, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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