Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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.

Battery Cell expert within Electrification team of Caterpillar, you will be responsible for design and development of battery systems and its sub-systems. You will be integral part of battery modules / pack team which work on concepting, designing and development of battery systems. This role requires to perform job duties covering electrical and mechanical design. This position directly impacts Caterpillar’s current and future electrification products developed for various markets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Design and development of battery module and battery pack for electrification productsDevelopment of electrical & mechanical architecture and product configurationsDesign and development of high voltage DC systemsPerform structural analysis, electrical / electronic / mechanical components selection and design calculationsDefine system interactions and work on integrating cells, modules, busbars and other components within battery modules and packsUse knowledge of various manufacturing processes to deliver the solution that meets DFA & DFMPrepare Design FMEA, define validation plan and execute validation activities working with global cross functional teamsPrepare technical reports and conduct design reviews with the stakeholdersResolve technical issues during prototype, pilot and production phases of product development lifecycle Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams in a concise and accurate mannerProvide technical support to quality & purchasing during part developmentPerform product maintenance in support of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) - Factory CPI and field CPI issuesWork with business unit, corporate battery systems SMEs, electrical and mechanical engineers for delivering projects on time.

 Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Automotive or Energy SystemsBachelor’s with 12-15years or Master’s with 8-12years of experience in battery systems designCommunicate technical information effectively with all stakeholdersWillingness to travel domestic/international up to 10% when job role requires

Desired Qualification:  

Experience with design and development of battery module and pack for EV or Energy Storage Systems is mustExperience with BMS hardware and Power Module hardware architecture development would be a plus.Knowledge of drivetrain systems for a range of architectures (hybrid, BEV, etc.) would be a plus.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

January 16, 2025 - January 30, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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