Senior Design Engineer
Caterpillar
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $149,818–$216,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $183k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
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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Senior Engineer - Design - Electrification joins the engineering team to conceive and provide practical product design applications using complex technical principles. This role involves creating concepts, directing the development of complex projects, and leading coordination for design, analysis, and computer simulation efforts. The individual will manage development plans, conduct technical evaluations of major systems on competitive products, and resolve manufacturing problems in collaboration with manufacturability teams. Key responsibilities include designing DC-DC, AC-DC, and DC-AC converters for high efficiency and reliability. Required skills include proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam for schematics, circuit simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, LTspice, or PSIM, and experience with power semiconductor devices like IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SiC/GaN. The role focuses on electrification technology, including rectifiers, transformers, batteries, and 1.5KV converter architecture while ensuring compliance with NEC, EPA, SAE J1995, OSHA, IEC, ROHS, and UL standards.
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