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Design Engineering Specialist – Motors & Generators

Caterpillar Inc. 🇺🇸 Mossville, Peoria County, IL 61552, United States of America

$128,470 - $192,710 Full-time Mid-level

Own the design of motors and generators, develop and optimize design concepts, and coordinate product development from concept through manufacturing. Lead supplier collaboration, quality processes including PPAP and APQP, current product improvements, supply chain and cost considerations, and coordination with Caterpillar business and subject-matter teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of motors and generators, develop and optimize design concepts, and coordinate product development from concept through manufacturing. Lead supplier collaboration, quality processes including PPAP and APQP, current product improvements, supply chain and cost considerations, and coordination with Caterpillar business and subject-matter teams.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related discipline is required, with mechanical or electrical engineering preferred. The role calls for extensive experience in manufacturing product development life cycles, design for manufacturing, project management, communication, critical thinking, and technical troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Development
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Adoption Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Key Skills

Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Motor design Generator design Design for manufacturing CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA) Finite element analysis (FEA) PPAP APQP Supplier collaboration Project management Cost analysis Supply chain coordination Technical troubleshooting Critical thinking Communication

About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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