Design Engineer - Electrical

Overview

Senior individual contributor responsible for end-to-end electrical design and development of large (>2 MW) diesel genset packages, from concept selection through detailed design, validation and global production release.

What you'll do

• Lead design and development of the electrical genset package from concept selection through detailed design, ensuring compliance with Caterpillar's engineering standards and regional regulations.
• Provide technical leadership in electrical engineering fundamentals and electrical architecture design using complex technical principles.
• Work with electrical designs including schematics, harnesses, control panels, switchgear layouts, component selection, electrical assembly practices, engineering drawings, manufacturing processes and package Bill of Material (BOM).
• Lead interface management across global cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to ensure holistic electrical package fitment, system integration and functional integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Apply engineering principles and analytical insights to optimize designs for manufacturability, performance, durability, cost effectiveness and ease of assembly.
• Prepare concept, design, development and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects, and prepare development plans meeting scheduled dates.
• Act as development team leader, interacting with plant/manufacturing locations and engineering departments.
• Work with the Product Definition / Global Counterpart to understand product requirements and deliver a solution meeting form, fit and function.
• Work directly with compliance and regulations teams to ensure product designs meet local regulations where the product will operate.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers to complete their portions of the project on schedule.
• Drive standardization, modular design and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee designs and models, analytical work, drawing packages, design guides and other engineering documents.
• Articulate Bill of Material changes to incorporate new designs.
• Conduct design reviews of enclosure, main system, components and sub-systems with cross-functional teams, updating concepts or designs to respond to customer specification changes.
• Communicate with global cross-functional teams, packagers and channel partners to deliver projects on time, meeting quality and cost targets.
• Support global manufacturing facilities with queries on electrical design and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical and electronics engineering with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Eplan, WSCAD, Creo, Creo Schematic, AutoCAD design tools and Teamcenter.
• Ability to demonstrate mastery of complex engineering and manufacturability concepts.
• Good electrical aptitude with ability to develop product concepts.
• Strong leadership ability and good communication skills.
• Prior or proven experience in containerized genset packaging industry.

Nice to have

• Sound knowledge of generator, control systems, power systems, AC/DC distribution, alternators, breakers, etc.
• Proven knowledge of electrical codes (CE, UL, NEC).
• FMEA development experience.
• Experience with diesel and alternate fuels for engines and gensets.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka.
• Work mode: 5 days working from office.
• Posting dates: October 23, 2026 - November 3, 2026.