Create and refine designs in the development of wiring harnesses, power cables and the installation of related components including installation hardware for electrical and electronic systems on mobile machinery.
Utilize Creo to create highly integrated designs within the machine platforms
Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing and manufacturing representatives
Review CAD models, layouts, assemblies, detailed part drawings, and bills-of-material for accuracy and conformance to specifications and Caterpillar Engineering Standards
Utilize design tools to optimize designs for manufacturing, service support, cost, and quality.
Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) deliverables including, product cost targets, product reliability goals, and drawing release quality.
Working effectively with a global team to deliver program objectives
Collaborate with suppliers, global manufacturing facilities, engineering system teams and the core product groups to minimize total cost of ownership.
Support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) process by modifying designs to address Product Support and Manufacturing feedback.
Support activities in the factory including fit ups, root cause investigations and basic electrical troubleshooting

Bachelor degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science
Dozers, Hydraulic Mining Shovels and Surface Rock Drills or mining industry application knowledge.
Experience in Electrical installation product design and development.
Electrical SDP experience and ability to influence through expertise.
Hands on experience troubleshooting electrical systems
Experience with NPI, CPI, APQP, Cost, and Teamcenter tools/process
Knowledge of harness and cable manufacturing methods
Hands-on experience (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing processes, wiring, etc.)

Design Engineer – Electrical

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