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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: starting from £50,827 depending on experience

Location: Larne, NI

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar company contribution is 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.

• 4.5 Day Week

About Electric Power Division
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 prime and back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, 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.

Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the Global Solutions Engineering Group at Caterpillar (N.I.) Ltd in Larne. As part of the Caterpillar Electric Power engineering team, you will play a key role in developing and delivering customer-specific power solutions for a global market.

Working within a highly skilled and collaborative environment, you will lead electrical design activities across new product development, engineering change implementation, manufacturing support, and product improvement initiatives. You'll be responsible for delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that meet customer requirements for performance, cost, durability, quality, and serviceability.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex engineering projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and influence the ongoing success of Caterpillar's Electric Power business. As part of an experienced team delivering projects for global export markets, you'll also have opportunities to further develop your expertise, with occasional international travel to support commissioning and customer projects

If you are an experienced electrical engineer looking for a challenging role where you can apply your technical expertise, lead complex projects, and make a meaningful impact within a world-class engineering organisation, we would welcome your application.

What You Will Do

• Interpretation of consultant drawings & specifications.

• Review new projects with respect to commercial and design implications.

• Prepare submittal documentation for projects and meet with customers to discuss project requirements and review submittals.

• Design of controls and protection for generators, motors and related equipment.

• Selection and specification of components and services.

• Creation of build of materials.

• Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Sales Departments.

• Provide direction to other Engineers in the development of project drawings.  Review and approve project drawings.

• Develop settings for defined control and protection devices.

• Take the technical lead on projects with respect to the electrical design.

• Work as a member of a project team, maintain project schedule, attend project meetings, and keep electrical manager informed of status, and complete required project metrics.

• To participate in the training and career development of new designers.

• Assist with product testing and/or evaluation when appropriate.

• Represent the department in internal and external meetings.

• Remain current in technology developments and industry standards.

• Assist with the development and updating of procedures, design guides and instruction manuals.

Additional Duties:

• Switchboard design including busbar sizing

• New panel design considering both temperature rise & ventilation.

What You Will Demonstrate

Extensive Technical Excellence

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline, with proven experience in an electrical design engineering role.

• Demonstrated experience leading electrical design projects from concept through to delivery.

• Strong ability to produce and interpret engineering drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and technical documentation.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.

• Experience in electrical installation design is desirable, including system verification and compliance activities.

Analytical Thinking: Level Extensive Experience
Effective Communications:  Level Extensive Experience
Managing Multiple Priorities: Level Extensive Experience

Top Candidates will also be experienced in

Product Design and Development:

• Switchboard design.

• Experience in the use of Creo or similar drawing packages. 

• Experience of working with SAP or similar Enterprise software.

Additional Details:

• The role is based in the office in Larne 4.5 days per week.

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 over 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.

NB. 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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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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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