Electrical Design Technician
Caterpillar

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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.

Job Summary:

As a Design Technician in this role, you will work closely with a product group and engineering project lead to assist in the design and development of various electrical components such as harnesses, cables, sensor groups, schematics and associated mounting components primarily for various caterpillar machines. This position performs various design activities that include modeling and detailing sensor groups, creating harness or cable routings using modeling software, creating and/or modifying schematics, designing/modeling associated mounting components such as brackets, identifying and assisting in resolution of design problems, and working closely with other Caterpillar teams and suppliers.

What You Will Do:

• Create models and drawings for various electrical components or assemblies (i.e. sensor groups, wiring harnesses, cables, and mounting brackets)

• Create and/or modify wiring schematics

• Interpret prints and engineering standards

• Communicate technical information to team members, other Caterpillar engineering teams and suppliers

Education Requirement:

Associates' degree within a technical field -Engineering, Computer Science, etc

What Skills You Will Have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

Ability to approach tasks in an organized fashion to ensure all requirements of task are met

Leverages tools and established processes to ensure swift and accurate completion of tasks

Effective Communications:

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a team dynamic

• Ability to communicate complex concepts or ideas within a team

Initiative:
• Ability to identify critical tasks and prioritize their completion

• Able to identify problems and take action to correct them

Maintaining Focus:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work requests to completion in order of priority

Problem Solving:

• Uses a structured approach to analyze and resolve technical problems.

• Able to develop multiple solutions to a given problem

Teamwork:

• Seeks opportunities to leverage and develop expertise within a core team

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:

• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of 3d Parametric modeling tools (PTC Creo/Solidworks/Inventor)

• Demonstrates expertise in electrical design practices related to automotive or heavy equipment

Product Design and Development:
• Working Knowledge of electrical design practices and methodologies; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Proficiency in application of PTC Creo or other parametric 3D modeling tools

• Experience with electrical design pertaining to automotive or heavy equipment systems

• Experience maintaining or operating heavy equipment

Additional Information

The location for this position is Rapid City, SD.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position will require less than 10% travel.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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 .

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media

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Summary Pay Range:
$27.08 - $40.62
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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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:
December 18, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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