Electrical Engineer

at Actalent in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

This group is a team of engineers developing purchased-finished motors, inverters, DC/DC converters, and power distribution units (PDUs) for electric drivetrains. They collaborate closely with key groups across CAT, including purchasing, systems engineering, validation, legal, and prime product groups, to deliver electric drive solutions that meet the high standards expected of Caterpillar products. The main function of an electrical design engineer is to design, develop, test, and manage power electronics components for Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions Division. A typical electrical engineer has the ability to understand and interpret program requirements, design / collaborate on component design, manage APQP requirements, and read and interpret blueprints and schematics. This role will live more in the Product Development/Supplier Facing space. Job Responsibilities: – Lead electrical component design projects through the APQP process, including requirements management, design, supplier collaboration, risk definition, and validation – Understanding program goals, translating those into their owns tasks, and executing those tasks on time and with quality – Evaluate the cost effectiveness, reliability, and safety of designs. – Estimate time and cost to complete projects. – Investigate and test vendors’ and competitors’ products. – Work with machine systems application teams to establish component requirements, architecture and electrical requirements for power electronics components / systems – Support NTI & NPI programs: communication with NTI/NPI leads; prepare and present design and gateway reviews – Play an active role in supplier evaluation, selection and development – Support electrical commissioning and testing on purchased components – Document and resolve field issues – Procurement, inventory management, and shipment of components

Skills:

Electrical engineering, product development, Design, Electrical, Electrical design, Test engineering, electronics, motor, generator, ac/dc, inverter, pdu, drivetrain, powertrain, electric drive, electrification, apqp, supplier

Top Skills Details:

Electrical engineering,product development

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

CAT experience Motors, generators, converters

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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