Manager Engineering - Power Electronics Test & Validation

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•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 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. Job Summary: The Power Electronics Test & Validation Manager ensures Cat power electronics meet customer, quality, and durability expectations by owning validation strategy, governing execution rigor, and proactively eliminating risk before production and field exposure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
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.
Effective Communications: Extensive experience and 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.
Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Customer/Market Focus: Extensive experience and understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of Caterpillar test and validation processes and methodologies
Proficiency in general electronics work and troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with circuit boards, electronic integration, wiring harnesses, and related components
Experience working with high-voltage systems

Responsibilities

Own the validation and verification strategy for power electronics components across NTI, NPI, and CPI programs, ensuring products meet customer, quality, durability, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as an independent technical authority, providing objective checks and balances to design teams and ensuring early identification and mitigation of technical risk.
Drive early validation engagement and proactive risk prevention through first-pass validation planning, leverage reviews, and VPD-informed test strategies.
Govern and approve core validation artifacts (DFMEA, DVP&R, system readiness summaries, myNPI/PPRD) and ensure clear, accurate communication of risk and readiness at gateway reviews.
Lead and develop Validation Engineers, Test Engineers, and Lab Technicians, maintaining clear separation between planning and execution while building long-term organizational capability.
Own readiness and continuous improvement of power electronics laboratory capabilities, with accountability for safety, compliance, capacity planning, and data quality.
Enable disciplined cross-functional collaboration and clearly communicate validation status, technical risk, and mitigation plans to engineering leadership, ensuring no surprises at production release.