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Design Engineering Specialist – Large IPM Motors and Generators
Caterpillar Inc.. Serve as the technical lead for large IPM motor and generator technology development .
Posted 10/1/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in electric machine design, particularly in Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motor technology, and possesses strong project management skills to lead technical projects from concept to production. Capable of influencing technical direction and mentoring engineers while collaborating effectively across various engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electric Machine DesignInterior Permanent Magnet (IPM) Motor DesignProject Management StrategiesTechnical Problem SolvingMentorship and Coaching
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Hard Skills
Electric Machine AnalysisDurability ValidationTroubleshooting TechniquesManufacturing ProcessesTechnical Roadmap DevelopmentElectromagnetic DesignSimulation ToolsProduct Development Life CycleTechnology Maturation PlansNew Technology Introduction (NTI)
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInfluencing Technical DirectionStakeholder Alignment
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringAdvanced Degree in Electrical EngineeringAdvanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Electric Machine CapabilityTraction MotorsMining Equipment ElectrificationHeavy-Duty Off-Highway ApplicationsManufacturabilityValidation Activities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the technical lead for large IPM motor and generator technology development
- Establish technical direction for motor architecture, electromagnetic performance, durability, thermal management, manufacturability, and validation activities
- Lead New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives focused on advancing electric machine capability and readiness
- Develop and execute technology maturation plans supporting future product applications
- Drive technical problem solving for complex design, validation, manufacturing, and field performance challenges
- Collaborate with product groups to translate machine-level requirements into electric machine solutions
- Partner with manufacturing teams to develop scalable and cost-effective production strategies
- Influence technical decisions across multiple organizations through engineering expertise and leadership
- Mentor and coach engineers while strengthening organizational capability in advanced motor technologies
- Support transition of advanced technologies from research and innovation activities into new product development programs
- Travel 20% or less
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Extensive experience and knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques
- Experience leading technical projects from concept through production implementation
- Extensive experience and knowledge of product development life cycle in manufacturing organizations
- Extensive experience and knowledge of project management strategies and tactics
- Ability to work effectively across engineering, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing, and product organizations
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in electric machine design, analysis, development, and validation
- Ability to influence technical direction, align stakeholders, drive engineering decisions, and provide mentorship
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motor design
- Experience with electromagnetic design and simulation tools
- Experience with traction motors, mining equipment electrification systems, or heavy-duty off-highway applications
- Knowledge of motor manufacturing processes, rotor design, magnet retention systems, insulation systems, and durability validation
- Experience transitioning technologies from NTI to NPI programs
- Experience developing technical roadmaps and influencing technology strategy
- Demonstrated success mentoring and developing engineers within a technical organization
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Domestic relocation available
- Drug screen required as a condition of employment