Electrical Design Engineer

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

Electrical Design Engineer is an intermediate-level engineering professional and a key member of the tractor product development team. The role develops electrical architecture and vehicle integration solutions for new programs and maintains existing products. The role delivers wire harnesses, cables, schematics, and power distribution strategies from concept through release and production support. This position has a hybrid work model, based out of Oak Brook, IL or Racine, WI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust product schematics, wire harness & cable 2D drawings in accordance with internal standards and engineering best practices.
• Deliver designs that meet program quality, cost, performance, and timing targets.
• Coordinate with electronics, mechanical, vehicle architecture, and other technical teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Conduct design reviews to incorporate feedback from cross functional groups and support successful industrialization.
• Complete engineering releases for assigned systems in alignment with department standards and program milestones.
• Investigate field issues and warranty claims, determine root causes, and implement corrective design solutions.
• Prepare engineering work orders and support procurement and installation of parts for prototype tractor builds.
• Provide hands-on support during prototype builds and field operations, including issue investigation and resolution.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant design and product development experience
• Experience using Creo, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or another comparable 3D CAD system or willingness to learn a 3D modeling application

• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, schematics, wire harness design and vehicle electrical integration
• Ability to work with moderate guidance and direction, manage assigned priorities, and deliver to quality and timing commitments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 15%, primarily to support tractor build events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, aerospace, defense, robotics, material handling, or industrial machinery.
• Experience with Creo Cabling or other 3D cable/harness-routing application
• Experience with Capital, VeSys, E3, Zuken, RapidHarness, or other harness-design platform
• Experience with root cause investigation methodologies such as FMEAs, 5 Whys, Fishbone
• Experience with Teamcenter, Windchill, or another PLM system.
• Familiarity with CAN/J1939, grounding, circuit protection, power distribution, connectors, or electrical component selection.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $74,625.00 - $114,425.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off