Design Engineering Specialist – Motors & Generators at CATERPILLAR ASIA PTE LTD

Mossville, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

189000.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electric Drive Systems, Computer-Aided Design, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Communication, Collaboration, Product Development, Simulation Skills, Analytical Skills, Design for Manufacturing, Decision Making, Quality Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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. About E+ES Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified powertrains, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. As a Design Engineering Specialist – Motors & Generators concentrating on the rotating electrics design in the Medium Voltage Rotating Components team, you will be joining a rapid growing innovative team on the cutting edge of electrification. You will have the unique opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of rotating electrical components primarily consisting of motors and generators. The Medium Voltage Rotating Components team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of components for multiple Caterpillar applications. You will have the opportunity to strengthening your simulation skills, analytical skills, and mastery of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts associated with medium voltage motors and generators. You will be responsible for the execution and coordination of design efforts necessary for the successful design and development. You will have the opportunity to lead and work with a highly experienced team of engineers, having significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications. What you will do: Design owner of products Develop design concepts through a process of optimization Strong collaboration with suppliers through potential Development Agreements Quality leadership through PPAP and overall APQP rigor Current Product Improvements through feedback from the field Collaborate with machine businesses NPI & NTI product programs and their respected design groups Supply chain ownership of materials and cost Identify and work with other Caterpillar subject matter experts on aspects of the design What you will have: Degree Requirement Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) Product Development : Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables of product development life cycle for rotating component assemblies; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace. Level Extensive Experience: • Demonstrated experience mechanical & electrical systems and/or components with special emphasis on electric drive systems • Presents coordinated marketing and product development plans. • Strength in computer-aided design. • Estimates time, effort, and resources required for thorough development through design and testing • Collaborates with test engineers in understanding alternative means of testing and considerations for production and development testing. • Manages a significant piece of a successful product roadmap. • Oversees all phases, activities and deliverables of the product development methodology. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the design for manufacturing process and methodologies in evaluating. Level Extensive Experience: • Approaches complex problems by breaking them down into its component parts. • Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. • Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. • Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. • Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. • Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions. 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. Level Extensive Experience: • Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems. • Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. • Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. • Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement. Project Management: 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. Level Extensive Experience: • Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time. • Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects. • Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans. • Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients. • Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties. • Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms. Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. Level Extensive Experience: • Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution. • Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems. • Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs. • Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment. • Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach. • Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems. #LI Additional Information • This role will be located in Mossville, IL • This role does offer relocation. • This role does not offer sponsorship. • This role will require 10% travel. • This position requires working onsite five days a week. Summary Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 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. 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: November 14, 2025 - November 18, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

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Responsibilities

You will be the design owner of products, developing design concepts through optimization and collaborating with suppliers. You will also lead design efforts for the successful development of rotating electrical components.