BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 8+ years experience for MS or PhD 10+ years of relevant product (machine, system, or component) development experience Ability to interrogate existing system schematics and develop new electrical system layouts Creation of detailed electrical schematics, leveraging industry and Caterpillar developed standards Ability to apply principles of electrical theory to electric powertrain design Strong collaboration and communication skills to efficiently work with process partners and internal customers Experience with design and simulation tools/software Experience in performance analysis and simulation at machine or system level Electric drive systems design Testing of electrical components, systems, machines Electric drivetrain systems (design or simulation) Motor / generator systems (design or simulation) Power electronics / power conversion systems and controls (design or simulation) Power distribution design, including selection of protective components Machine or systems controls development / validation Experience mentoring less experienced engineers / team members (1.) Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate With Stakeholders To Define Business Objectives And Integrate Design Thinking Into The Product Design Process, Ensuring Alignment With Overall Business Strategy.
2. Lead And Mentor A Team Of Designers, Providing Guidance On Product Design Principles And Methodologies, To Deliver High-Quality Design Solutions That Meet Project Requirements.
3. Present Design Concepts And Strategies To Stakeholders, Effectively Gathering Feedback To Refine And Enhance Design Outcomes.
4. Establish And Maintain Design Standards, Guidelines, And Best Practices In Product Design To Ensure Consistency And Quality Across All Design Efforts.
5. Stay Informed About Industry Trends And Emerging Technologies, Leveraging Insights To Drive Innovation And Excellence In Product Design.Skill Requirements
1. Solid Understanding Of Product Design Principles And Methodologies.
2. Proficiency In Design Tools Such As Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Or Figma.
3. Strong Knowledge Of Design For Manufacturing And Assembly (Dfma) Principles.
4. Familiarity With Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (Gd&T) Techniques.
5. Excellent Communication And Presentation Skills.Certification
1. Optional But Valuable Certifications: Certified Product Designer (Cpd), Design Thinking Certification, Or Equivalent.