Mechanical Design Engineer (Battery Packs)

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

12h•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. Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified powertrain, 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 Description: Caterpillar’s E&ES Division is looking for a Design Engineer to assist in design and development of battery power sources to meet our commitment to a reduced-carbon future and to help our customers achieve their climate-related goals. In this role, you will design, analyze, and implement complex mechanical systems used to package battery packs and racks into customer applications. This individual will work on designs that range from concept to production within multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role will allow you to utilize your understanding structural, thermal, or electrical design to drive the development of innovative battery packaging designs while collaborating closely with electrical engineers and customer design teams to meet the requirements of internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Experience on the design and development of battery pack/rack or similar electrical integration systems
Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent) and familiarity with Teamcenter (or equivalent model database system)
Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well in other units, customers, and suppliers
Strong analytical skills and understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
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.
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Ability to manage working on multiple projects simultaneously
Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Presents complex products and systems graphically.
Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.
Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.
Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.
Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.
Assists in building a complex prototype of product

Responsibilities

Create design of battery systems for current and new battery system applications within the context of NTI (New Technology Introduction), NPI (New Product Introduction), or CPI (Current Product Improvement)
Utilize a robust problem solving and implementation process to resolve and improve designs
Evaluate and optimize designs of battery mount structures, cooling systems, and high voltage electrical connections using structural and thermal simulation tools
Collaborate with suppliers on design and manufacturability to meet time and cost targets
Contribute to the development of battery system FMEAs and validation plans
Support colleagues in the design, build, or validation processes to ensure product requirements and development schedules are met
Protect Caterpillar’s intellectual property