Facilities Engineer - Electrical Design

Career Area : Manufacturing

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

ROLE DEFINITION :

We are seeking a skilled Facilities Electrical Engineer to join our R&D team focused on designing and building advanced test cells for large power systems. This role involves end-to-end responsibility for electrical system design, component selection, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance testing environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Design test cell electrical systems ranging from 10 kW to 4 MW.
• Perform analysis to determine motor and drive sizing.
• Perform analysis to calculate arc flash incident energy.
• Work with suppliers to procure electrical components.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for electrical components.
• Work with a diverse team of mechanical designers, PLC programmers, project coordinators, and facility engineers to plan and build tests in a research and development environment.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Proven experience in high-power electrical system design and analysis.

Strong understanding of motor control, drive systems, and industrial electrical components.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Effective Communications (working knowledge) : 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.

Problem Solving (working knowledge) : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Project Management (basic understanding) : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems (working knowledge) : Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Plant Facilities Management (working knowledge) : Knowledge of processes, methodologies and techniques used to manage plant facilities; ability to handle the full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.

TOP CANDIDATES MAY ALSO HAVE :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. 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 :

August 21, 2025 - September 4, 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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