Electronics Design Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Role Summary:
Aftermarket Design Engineer located in Mossville Illinois. Responsibility to support Aftermarket Enhancement product development for E&T as well as Vehicle Systems projects. Designs, develops, builds, and implements new components, products, or technologies. Products produced by this group are primarily electronic in content but often require mounting and packaging considerations to be designed as well. Product includes electronic controls consisting of standard Caterpillar Electronic Control Modules with software modifications as well as custom designed modules for specialized applications. Electrical harnesses are designed for use with Products to provide interconnectivity between control elements as well as the targeted machine. As a Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a cooperative team in the design of new products.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility in design development, validation, and release of electronic systems for the Aftermarket Enhancement Products
• Responsible for activities including project ideation, design concepts, FMEAs, design development activities, validation plans, and visits to other Caterpillar facilities and customer sites as needed.
• Develop multiple aftermarket product projects at a time with many projects completing within less than one year.
• Provide development for Engineering skills as well as offering opportunities to improve your business acumen for other commercial aspects of customers, suppliers, and internal distribution and Aftermarket business elements.

What you will have:

• 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.
• 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.

Top candidates will have:

• Demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical design and development strength
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, troubleshooting, installations, or maintenance.
• Previous experience in Pro/E or Creo modeling and simulation tools
• Highly skilled at using common office software and strong documentation practices
• Experience with Environmental validation, EMC testing, Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Progressive electrical & electronics development in an engineering role relating to at least some of the following: engine systems, machine control systems, generator set control, component development and system integration.

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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:

September 24, 2025 - October 5, 2025

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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