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Design Engineer - Harness Components

at Caterpillar

📍 2 Locations Unknown Posted March 16, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 7+ years
Education Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves designing, developing, and testing wiring harness components for Caterpillar machinery, focusing on connectors, terminals, and insulating parts. The engineer will oversee validation, compliance, and supplier management to ensure reliable harness systems.

  • Design wiring harness components
  • Develop validation plans
  • Oversee compliance and testing
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Mentor engineering staff

The position requires expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering, connector design, validation testing, and supplier negotiation. Technologies include environmental and durability testing, high voltage systems, and design documentation.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level electrical or mechanical engineer with 7+ years of experience in connector design, wiring harness components, and testing. They possess strong analytical, communication, and mentoring skills, with a focus on innovation and regulatory compliance.

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering7+ years of experience in connectors design and development
Experience in high voltage connector designKnowledge of wiring harness componentsRegulatory compliance experience
Flow chartsPareto chartsFish diagrams
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringConnector DesignWiring Harness ComponentsValidation PlansEnvironmental TestingDurability TestingHigh Voltage Connector DesignSupplier NegotiationDrawing Detailing
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringConnector DesignWiring Harness ComponentsValidation Plans (DVP&R)Environmental TestingDurability TestingHigh Voltage Connector DesignSupplier NegotiationDrawing Detailing
Analytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringInnovation
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Design and develop wiring harness components for heavy machinery
Role Subtype Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
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Lack of experience in high voltage connector design, No degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Less than 7 years of relevant experience

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