Locomotive Electrical Systems Engineering Manager - Caterpillar Brazil : Job Details

Locomotive Electrical Systems Engineering Manager page is loadedLocomotive Electrical Systems Engineering ManagerApply locations LaGrange, Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R000#######

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Primary function of this role is to lead the Electrical Design engineering team that is accountable for design and development of the locomotive electrical locker, wiring harness and schematics, electrical test development, and overall locomotive electrical design . This includes leading and coaching a team of engineers and designers in the design, development, and execution of electrical design projects ensuring the designs meet internal and industry standards, design for manufacturing practices, while also managing budgets, schedules, and resources.

JOB RELATED STATISTICS:

• Leadership of 5-20 individuals
• Execution of projects ranging from $50K to $4M in budget and from 1-4 years in cycle time.
• Management of $3-5M of R&D spend

JOB DUTIES:

• Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of electrical engineers and designers. This includes setting project goals, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Overseeing the design and development of electrical system designs, ensuring they meet project requirements and standards. This may involve developing new designs, modifying existing ones, or selecting appropriate components.
• Managing all aspects of electrical design projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Ensuring that the designs are accurate, complete, and meet required standards for safety, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborating across the organization to understand their needs and requirements, and ensuring that the designs meet the product requirements
• Driving design for manufacturing methodology and culture across the team
• Identifying and resolving technical issues and challenges that may arise during the design process.
• Staying updated with industry trends and best practices, and implementing improvements to the design process.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field (e.g., chemistry, biology, engineering).
• Experience: +10 years of proven experience in electrical design; product development, or a related field.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of electrical design, methodologies, and tools
• Leadership and Communication: Demonstrated capability to lead teams, drive accountability, communicate effectively, and collaborate with other departments.
• Budget Management: Experience in developing and managing budgets.

Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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:

July 29, 2025 - August 5, 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.

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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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