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.

About E&ES: 

Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions division (E+ES) is focused on advanced power systems development with emphasis on electrification to provide sustainable power solutions to our customers. The E+ES Power Electronics team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of power electronics for multiple Caterpillar applications. 

Job Summary: 

The Power Electronics team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of power electronics for multiple Caterpillar applications. We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to be responsible for the leadership and delivery of electrical designs necessary for the successful development of low voltage power electronics components, including inverter and converter systems. This will include design, layout and simulation of printed circuit boards, bus bars, sensors, harnesses, and electronics packaging. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a highly experienced team of engineers having significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications.  

Job Duties/Responsibilities:  

Work with the power conversion application engineering groups to establish the application architecture and electrical requirements for power electronics components/systems  

Develop and implement the electrical architecture for power electronics to be used in NPI & NTI machine/product programs  

Develop design concepts and detailed electrical designs and schematics for low voltage (<=1500V) power electronics inverter and converter systems 

Lead other engineers within the Cat global team for electrical design and the release of prints for production 

Play an active role in supplier collaboration and selection and development of the potential suppliers for electrical designs – some limited travel will be required  

Identify and work with other Caterpillar SMEs to ensure a comprehensive design which meets mechanical, thermal, life and performance requirements  

Stay up to date with the latest advances in power electronics technologies  

Prepare and support execution of test plans to verify designs with simulation and to validate electrical designs in the lab and on prime product. 

 

What you have: 

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Electrical, Power Electronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent with appropriate experience in the field. 

 
Technical Excellence: Previous product development experience (design / analysis)  
Level Working Knowledge: 
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical systems with special emphasis on power conversion or electric drive systems  

• Experience with Power Electronics/electric drive systems and/or components such as IGBT’s, Gate Drive Boards, Current Sensors, Power Suppliers   

•Experience with quality tools including FMEA, APQP, BIQ & PPAP  

• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeps up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. 

• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. 
• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence. 
• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues. 

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production. 
Level Working Knowledge: 
• Experience with launching new technology or products into production (NTI, NPI), including concept validation, design validation and NPI issue resolution process  

• Builds complex circuits for power and signal transmission taking into account signal integrity, EMC, thermal management, creepage and clearance requirements. 
• Communicates with peers and mentors to understand various requirements of product design. 
• Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use. 
• Uses automated tools to simulate, design or modify the design of a product. 
• Assists in building and testing a complex prototype of product. 

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. 
Level Extensive Experience: 
• Experience with Circuit Design, Schematic Design, CFD & FEA analysis tools such as Matlab, PSPICE, Altium, Mentor Graphics, Ansys, and Sherlock  

• Consults on benefits and drawbacks of board layout design differences 
 

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. 
Level Extensive Experience: 
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. 
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. 
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. 
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. 
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. 
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. 
 
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. 
Level Working Knowledge: 
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. 
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. 
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. 
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. 
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. 
 
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. 
Level Working Knowledge: 
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills 

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex assignments  

• Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management. 
• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals. 
• Completes current work according to assigned priorities. 
• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. 
• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity. 

   

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design. 
Level Extensive Experience: 
• Develops improvement plans for senior management and evaluates the outcome of the design against the functionality. 
• Advises others on the development of multiple products and their functionality. 
• Trains others on advanced tools and approaches of product design. 
• Monitors the processes and procedures of a complex product design to ensure functional requirements are met. 
• Evaluates feedback from customers and consults on functional weaknesses. 
• Controls design and development costs of a proposed product through effective resource coordination. 

Additional Information: 

Position is located in Mossville, IL 

Relocation assistance is available 

Sponsorship is not available 

 

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Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Posting Dates:

December 23, 2024 - January 6, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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