Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for two product families:

  1. High Voltage Components, including electrical connectors, contactors, relays, circuit protection devices, and EV charging plugs and inlets

  2. High Speed Data Components, including high-speed data connectors and cables supporting next-generation Caterpillar machines

• Support design, development, and validation activities for electrical and electronic components

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers

• Assist with component selection, technical evaluations, and issue resolution

• Support testing activities, analyze results, and document findings

• Participate in problem-solving efforts related to performance, quality, or integration issues

• Maintain engineering documentation and support change management activities

• Ensure work aligns with Caterpillar engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics

• 0 to 3 years of relevant engineering experience

• Entry-level candidates and early-career engineers are encouraged to apply

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of electrical components and systems

• Familiarity with high-voltage electrical systems and/or high-speed data components preferred

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Willingness to learn Caterpillar products, systems, and engineering processes

• Attention to detail and a proactive, support-oriented mindset
  
  
  The Benefits of Working at ARi

  At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

  Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a

  401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.