Design Engineer – Electrification Site Applications & Integration
About The Position
Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division develops electrified power trains, zero-emissions products and technologies, and related solutions and services. This Design Engineer role develops, integrates, validates, and deploys customer-focused electrification solutions for commercial, industrial, and energy applications. The engineer translates customer requirements into deployable system solutions by integrating energy storage, charging infrastructure, distributed energy resources, controls, communications, and monitoring systems. The role works across multidisciplinary teams to ensure solutions meet performance, safety, reliability, and operational objectives, supporting projects from concept through commissioning and field deployment. The position is based in Mossville, Illinois and is onsite five days per week. Domestic travel is 15% up to 25%, with minimal international travel. Domestic relocation assistance is offered; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Experience in electrification, energy systems, power systems, charging infrastructure, energy storage, or system integration.
- Experience leading technical work on engineering projects involving multiple disciplines.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with BESS, microgrids, EV charging systems, renewable integration, or distributed energy resources.
- Understanding of utility interconnection, power distribution, and system protection principles.
- Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, EMS, EPMS, industrial controls, or communications networks.
- Familiarity with commissioning, validation, and field deployment activities.
- Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and field teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop site electrification solutions, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), charging infrastructure, hybrid energy systems, and microgrids.
- Translate customer and site requirements into technical specifications, system architectures, equipment selections, and interface definitions.
- Lead integration activities across electrical, controls, software, communications, and monitoring systems.
- Support system validation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Perform technical analysis and root-cause investigations to resolve complex integration and operational issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and customers to deliver site solutions.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, validation reports, and technical recommendations.
- Monitor emerging electrification, energy storage, and site infrastructure technologies and recommend improvements to solution offerings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- Career Development
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Domestic relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
