Design Engineer

Caterpillar

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Alpharetta, GA
Salary
$89,210–$133,810 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 6, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $112k
$73k most similar roles pay here $243k

This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $159,700–$226,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $112k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 140 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,389–$183,140 across 131 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Design Engineer

Design Engineer As part of the Electric Power Division, the Design Engineer will work within the Caterpillar Switchgear team to design, develop, and build low and medium voltage switchgear for generator paralleling applications. The role involves interpreting customer specifications and drawings while ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as NEC, UL 508, and ANSI requirements. Daily responsibilities include creating bills of materials in an ERP system, directing procurement and CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings, and supporting production during manufacturing. The candidate will write and validate PLC code for generator control systems using Schneider or Allen Bradley platforms while interfacing with various communication protocols. Required skills include electrical design, power engineering, multi-function relay programming, and experience with UL508A control enclosure design. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering and expertise in electrical and control engineering.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop low and medium voltage switchgear for generator paralleling applications.
  • Interpret customer specifications and drawings while ensuring compliance with NEC, UL, and ANSI regulations.
  • Create detailed bills of materials within the company ERP system.
  • Provide technical direction to purchasing, procurement, and CAD designers for wiring and assembly drawings.
  • Support the production team during the manufacturing process of equipment.
  • Write and validate PLC code for generator control systems using various communication protocols.

What we're looking for

  • A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is required.
  • A Mechanical Engineering degree with experience in electrical design and programming is acceptable.
  • Ability to interpret customer specifications while applying NEC, UL, CSA, and ANSI requirements.
  • Experience writing and validating PLC code for generator control systems using various communication protocols.
  • Proficiency in creating bills of materials in an ERP system and providing direction to CAD designers.
  • Extensive experience in analytical thinking, effective communication, and managing multiple priorities is required.
  • Working knowledge of product design, manufacturing processes, and technical excellence is required.
  • Electrical Engineering degree, extensive electrical/control engineering experience, and PLC experience with Schneider or Allen Bradley (preferred).

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