Development & Research Technology Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

19h•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Development & Research Specialist plays a key role in advancing Caterpillar's next-generation electrification technologies by overseeing laboratory validation activities and supporting the integration of high-voltage systems. This position combines technical coordination, project execution, vendor and contractor management, and ownership of lab safety practices to ensure reliable, safe, and effective testing of innovative energy and powertrain solutions. About E&ES: Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Requirements

5 years or more of relevant technical experience and background in electrical/electrification/integration of high-voltage
Experience managing multiple projects across procurement, coordination between contractors, lab testing and validation, and other priorities
Knowledge and experience working with transformers
Experience and foundational knowledge with following and documenting industry safety standards, codes, and meeting safety guidelines
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive experience and knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a fundamental related engineering degree
Site electrification experience
Knowledge and experience in Power Electronic Controls Systems and CANape Software

Responsibilities

Tests products, analyzes test data and makes modifications to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
Provides technical support to internal partners, suppliers and team members throughout the product development and implementation process.
Integrates components and materials, assuring compliance with specifications and requirements.
Builds, tests and modifies product prototypes using working models or theoretical models.
Evaluates new product designs for technical feasibility and compliance with technical standards.