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.

As an Engineering Specialist for Electrification & Energy Solutions division, you will technically be directing and participating in complex battery engineering projects through simulations, recipe selection and validation of complex & advanced battery chemistries. This will involve working with chief technical stewards in a global environment and delivering battery programs. Developing standard work and processes for complex engineering problems and provide technical guidance to young engineers in the team. This role directly impacts Caterpillar’s current and future Battery and electrification product line in R&D environment.

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

Primary contributor in developing product strategies working closely with chief engineers and technical stewardsPrimary contributor in developing 1-D physics-based and/or empirical models for battery systems & componentsPrimary contributor to battery degradation modelling and define long term strategy for modellingPrimary contributor to technical requirements definition and translating them to development activities in battery programsLead and participate on product gateway reviews and technical forums to develop novice solutionsTechnical guidance to junior engineers on performing daily tasksDevelop test procedures & processes for battery systems validationPerform complex analysis, identify, and solve challenging problems in battery modelling and performance dataLead and contribute to solving complex field-follow problems in a time-bound mannerInteracting with external suppliers and customers to deliver technical solutions

 Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. / Post Doc in Mechanical/Chemical/ Electrical Engineering with more than 3-5 years’ experienceMaster’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical/ Electrical Engineering with 10-15 years’ experienceRelevant experience with product development and research in areas like Battery and/or other alternate power sourcesExperience with graphical and computational modelling tools like MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, COMSOL, GTLion 1D/3D, Amesim Battery modelling Altium, etcDeep technical expertise in various battery chemistries and experience working on them directlyDeep understanding of validation processes, tools and analysis methods used for Battery developmentDeep technical understanding of battery performance factors that affect battery performance.Excellent analytical and communication skillsSelf-starter with strong technical leadership skillsEnjoys working in a fast paced, technically challenging environmentEnjoys acquiring new technical skills

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Experience and knowledge with Battery Management control systemExperience and Knowledge of Battery Thermal simulationPh.D./Post doc in an accredited Indian or Global Engineering schoolsManages global customer interaction effectivelyEnjoys project Ownership

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 26, 2024 - October 14, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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