Design Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Mossville, IL
Salary: $128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 13, 2026
Nearby: 57 roles within 25 mi

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Similar $178k

This role $161k

$118k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $142,575–$213,531 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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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

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As a Design Engineering Specialist within the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions division, you will serve as the technical integration lead for high-power inverter cabinet systems in large mining truck applications. You will manage the development of advanced power electronics, coordinating mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software functions to move products from concept through production. Your daily work involves translating requirements into system architectures, managing interfaces between cooling systems and high-voltage distribution, and leading cross-functional teams through design reviews and manufacturing readiness. You will utilize skills in CAD, project management, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with DFMEA and NPI processes. The role focuses on the technical challenge of integrating complex electro-mechanical systems to support heavy-duty mining equipment and energy transition initiatives, specifically involving inverters, converters, and high-voltage electrical integration for large-scale power electronics.

Skills

Power Electronics Electric Drive Systems Inverters Converters Energy Storage Systems High-Voltage Systems Thermal Management DFMEA APQP NPI System Integration Product Development Project Management

What you'll do

Lead the integration and development of large-scale power electronics cabinets for heavy-duty mining applications.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities across electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, manufacturing, and sourcing teams.
Translate product requirements into system architectures, design specifications, and comprehensive integration plans.
Manage technical interfaces between power modules, cooling systems, high-voltage distribution, and machine controls.
Oversee prototype builds, laboratory testing, and field validation activities to ensure product performance.
Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure production readiness and manufacturing feasibility.
Drive design reviews, risk management, and engineering decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle.
Communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and program stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience leading complex engineering projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
Experience developing or integrating complex electro-mechanical systems.
Knowledge of design validation, risk management, and product development processes.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions.
Extensive knowledge in project management strategies, including cost/time estimation and risk mitigation.
Experience with power electronics, high-voltage systems, thermal management, or electrified vehicles (preferred).

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