Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Electrical Design Engineer in Bangalore, India
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.
Role Definition: Designs, validates, and releases electrical subsystems and components for high power, high voltage products, contributing from concept to production under guidance from senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Design, Analysis, Build and Release
• Contribute to electrical design and architecture (power path, aux supplies, sensing, protection, grounding).
• Create schematics; coordinate with PCB layout for thermal, power density, creepage/clearance, and EMI performance.
• Own component selection & sizing across power, control, sensing, and protection circuits.
• Develop Schematic in PTC Creo; specify connectors, gauges, shielding, and routing rules.
• Apply EMC/EMI practices (filters, CM/DM control, partitioning, star ground, shielding).
• Perform design calculations, validating simulation results.
• Maintain BoMs (alternates/second sources), drawings, and reports; manage changes via ECR/ECN in PLM.
• Build and evaluate prototypes; collaborate with suppliers/CMs for DFM/DFA and yield improvements.
• Electrical system simulation tools (e.g., ETAP) for load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination informing component selection.
• Teamcenter PLM (part numbering, BoM structure, document control, change workflows).
Collaboration & Process
• Work cross functionally with Mechanical, Controls, Systems, Test, and Supply Chain.
• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA, and continuous improvement activities.
• Translate requirements into detailed design specs and testable acceptance criteria.
Minimum Qualifications
• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics (M.E./M.Tech a plus).
• 2–4 years in Electrical/ Electronics /Power electronics design and lab validation.
Tools
• PTC Creo (Schematics & Harness)
• ETAP / MATLAB (optional)
• Teamcenter PLM (preferred)
Additional information: This job required 5days working from office.
Posting Dates:
March 10, 2026 - March 24, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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