Electrical Design Engineer - High Voltage

Caterpillar•Clayton, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 ( E+ES ) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power trains, 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. Job Summary The Electrical Design Engineer – High Voltage position is accountable for translating system requirements into robust high-voltage electrical system architectures and integrating power sources, drivetrain systems, and accessory components into electrified machine platforms. The role leads electrical system design, auditing, troubleshooting, commissioning, validation, and issue resolution to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, this position provides technical leadership for component selection, testing, risk assessment, supplier collaboration, and knowledge sharing to support rapid electrification development initiatives.

Requirements

Experience designing, integrating, validating, and troubleshooting machine electrical systems, including electrical architectures, controls, and component integration.
Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional and global teams to develop common solutions, drive engineering efficiencies, and effectively resolve complex issues on prototype and development machines.
Demonstrated knowledge of electric machine components, CAN communications, datalink network architectures, and electrical system validation methods such as FMEA.
Experience using Creo and Visualization Mockup to develop and review electrical system designs, including auditing wiring harness routing and installations in 3D models and on-machine.
Enthusiasm for electrification and emerging technologies, coupled with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt.
Expert knowledge and understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Extensive 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.
Extensive 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.
Expert knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline - equivalent engineering experience will also be considered.
Experience developing and integrating high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machines or vehicles, including machine-level integration of powertrain and accessory systems.
Proven success in troubleshooting, commissioning, and validating prototype or development machines to identify root causes and resolve complex electrical system issues.
Demonstrated commitment to electrical safety, including experience with high-voltage safety standards, risk assessments, system validation, and safe commissioning of prototype machines.
Expertise in wiring harness design, Creo Schematics, and the development of common electrical architectures and component strategies across multiple machine platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop high-voltage electrical system architectures and translate machine and system requirements into detailed electrical designs for electrified machine platforms.
Design and oversee high-voltage cable and harness systems, including cable sizing, fusing coordination, routing, fabrication, and assembly.
Integrate power sources, electric drivetrains, and accessory systems into prototype and testbed machines to support rapid electrification initiatives.
Provide technical leadership for component selection, electrical design reviews, testing, risk assessments, and overall system performance validation.
Lead electrical system commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and issue resolution activities while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with suppliers, global engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to resolve technical issues and establish electrification best practices.
Mentor engineers and technicians on high-voltage electrical systems and safety requirements while promoting a strong culture of safe work practices.
Monitor advancements in electrification technologies and leverage new insights to enhance system designs, development processes, and engineering standards.
Capture lessons learned, document technical findings, and communicate project outcomes and recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.