Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

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.

This position is a senior engineering role responsible for leading the development of wire harness systems for hydraulic excavators. The successful candidate will drive the design of high-quality, durable harnesses capable of withstanding the harsh operating conditions of construction machinery. In addition, this role will contribute to the technical growth of the organization by leading complex problem-solving activities, design standardization initiatives, supplier collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of wire harnesses for hydraulic excavators.
• Design harness routing solutions that withstand vibration, heat, dust, mud, and other harsh operating conditions.
• Create electrical schematics, wire harness drawings, 3D models, and BOMs using Creo and Creo Schematics.
• Evaluate installation feasibility and avoid interference with machine structures, hydraulic components, and electrical devices.
• Select and optimize connectors, protective coverings, clamps, and other harness-related components.
• Support prototype and pilot machine builds through installation evaluations, root cause investigations, and improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and improve product designs.
• Drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and design standardization activities.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and design reviews for junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience in electrical wiring harness design, or in related roles, within the construction equipment, automotive, industrial machinery, or similar sectors, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Business-level English communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Japanese
• Ability to work onsite five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and create electrical circuit diagrams and wire harness drawings
• Experience using Creo Cabling and/or Creo Schematics,or equivalent cabling/schematic design skills.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA or NX, or equivalent 3D CAD skills.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and production launches, or equivalent product development support experience.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers on product development activities, or equivalent cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience developing design standards and driving design improvement initiatives, or equivalent process improvement experience.
• Experience leading technical reviews and design assessments, or demonstrated equivalent technical leadership skills.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Ability to proactively solve complex design challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
• Strong commitment to mentoring junior engineers and sharing technical knowledge.
• Commitment to continuously improving design quality, engineering practices, and business processes.

Additional Information

• Work location: Akashi, Hyogo
• Work style: Onsite (5 days/week)
• Domestic/international travel may be required
• Relocation assistance: Not available
• Visa sponsorship: Not available

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職務概要

本ポジションは、油圧ショベル向けワイヤーハーネスの設計開発をリードするシニアエンジニアポジションです。

建設機械特有の過酷な使用環境を考慮しながら、高品質かつ高耐久なハーネス設計を推進します。また、複雑な技術課題の解決、設計標準化活動、サプライヤーとの技術協業、若手エンジニアの育成などを通じて、開発組織全体の技術力向上に貢献していただきます。

職務内容

• 油圧ショベル向けワイヤーハーネスの設計・開発業務を主導
• 振動・熱・粉塵・泥水環境等の過酷な使用環境を考慮したハーネスルーティング設計
• Creo／Creo Schematicsを用いた電気回路図、ハーネス図面、3DモデルおよびBOM作成
• 車体構造部品、油圧機器、電装部品との干渉回避および搭載性検討
• コネクタ、防護材、固定部品などの選定および最適化
• 試作機およびパイロット機での組付け評価、不具合解析および改善提案
• サプライヤーおよび関係部門との技術調整・課題解決
• コスト低減、品質向上、設計標準化活動の推進
• 若手エンジニアへの技術指導および設計レビュー

必須要件

• 電気工学、機械工学、メカトロニクスまたは関連分野の学士号以上
• 建設機械、自動車、産業機械などにおける電気ハーネス設計またはそれに類する業務の実務経験、または同等の知識・スキル
• 高い課題分析力および問題解決能力
• 英語での業務上のコミュニケーション能力
• 日本語による円滑なコミュニケーション能力
• 週5日のオンサイト勤務が可能な方

望ましいスキル・経験

• 電気回路図、ワイヤーハーネス図面の読解力および作成能力
• Creo Cabling／Creo Schematicsの使用経験、または同等のスキル
• CATIA、NXなどの3D CAD使用経験、または同等のスキル
• 試作評価・量産立上げ支援経験、または同等の知識・スキル
• サプライヤーとの共同開発経験、または同等のプロジェクト推進スキル
• 設計標準策定や設計改善活動の経験、または同等の改善活動実績
• 技術レビューや設計審査をリードした経験、または同等のリーダーシップスキル

求められる人物像

• 設計的な課題を主体的に解決できる方
• 関係部門を巻き込みながら成果を創出できる方
• 若手エンジニアの育成や技術伝承に意欲的な方
• 設計品質向上や業務改善を継続的に推進できる方

その他

• 勤務地：兵庫県明石市
• 勤務形態：オンサイト勤務（週5日）
• 国内外への出張が発生する可能性あり
• リロケーション支援：なし
• ビザサポート：なし

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 6, 2026 - August 21, 2026

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

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