Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Larne, United Kingdom
Career Area:
Engineering
Compensation Grade:
23
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.
Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Salary/Grade: £44,100 - £48,000 per annum
Location : Larne (hybrid)
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Up to 12% bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Free on-site parking
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.
About EPD
Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.
With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!
The opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Global Solutions Engineering Group at Caterpillar (N.I.) situated at Larne. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within the Caterpillar Electric Power engineering team.
The Global Solutions Engineering Group is responsible for the development of design to order customer specific products. This includes new product development, technical support for operations, processing of engineering changes, investigation & resolution of product quality issues.
This role provides a great opportunity for a Senior Engineer to develop their abilities within an experienced team working on projects for various export markets. For the right candidate, this role will include opportunities to travel for commissioning and product support.
As the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will primarily carry out the concept and design of electrical engineering products for release to production in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, best cost, durability, quality, and serviceability.
You will take responsibility for most special projects and delegate work to other engineers, when appropriate. The projects you’ll work on involve complex designs, with associated problems for which no precedents may exist, to meet customer specifications. You will be expected to complete projects with limited supervision.
What you will do:
Design of controls and protection for generators, motors and related equipment.
Take the technical lead on projects with respect to the electrical design.
Interpret consultant drawings & specifications.
Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Sales Departments.
Provide direction to other engineers in the development of project drawings. Review and approve project drawings.
To participate in the training and career development of new designers.
Assist with product testing and/or evaluation when appropriate.
Remain current in technology developments and industry standards.
Assist with the development and updating of procedures, design guides and instruction manuals.
What you have:
Technical Excellence:
Level Extensive Experience:
Experience in leading electrical design projects such as electrical installations, including design through to build and validation.
The ability to create and interpret engineering drawings, calculations, risk assessments and technical documentation.
Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.
Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:
Level Extensive Experience:
Experience in the use of AutoCad, ePlan, or similar drawing packages.
Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.
Product Design and Development:
Level Extensive Experience:
Supervises the management of multiple electrical design projects which are specific to customer requirements.
Develops proof-of-concept exercises to prove or disprove validity of proposed products.
Advises on the appropriate solutions to complex product design and development problems.
Managing Multiple Priorities:
Level Extensive Experience:
Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.
Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments and shifts priorities
Works with or leads others to re-prioritise work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
Education:
A University Degree in an Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Additional Information:
This role will include opportunities to travel for commissioning and product support.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Posting Dates:
September 17, 2024 - October 1, 2024
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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