Mechanical Design Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

8d•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. Job Summary: Caterpillar Electrification + Energy Solutions Division currently has an opening for Design Engineer - Battery Module Mechanical/Thermal System Integration located in Mossville, IL. This position will have responsibility for design development, integration and validation of battery module mechanical systems for electrification programs through New Technology Introduction, New Product Introduction & Small-batch development phases from concept through production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
Working 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.
Working knowledge and understanding 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.
Working knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Working knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical components and structural design, with strong CAD modeling skills and hands-on experience in design and release processes.
Prior experience in TCE/releasing, DFMEAs, and structural design, analysis, and validation.
Prior experience designing, releasing, and testing E+ES battery modules or packs, including mechanical components and systems, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications of products and components that satisfy customer needs and advance safety, quality, velocity and cost.
Participating in supplier selection and capabilities assessment.
Monitoring, exploring, and testing new technologies, materials, and components to understand product or process improvement opportunities.
Constructing and fabricating prototype equipment; overseeing materials selection, process optimization and process yield, as well as reliability testing and failure analysis.
Lead the development of battery module mechanical systems.
Provide direction, concepting, and consulting for new application investigations and guidance for the overall architecture and design of batteries within New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Perform mechanical analysis work, identifies design problems, and resolves problems.
Lead Battery module design for program and maintain commitments for key program deliverables.
Collaborate with internal and external suppliers with the APQP process.
Build relationships and leverage business unit and corporate battery system experts.
Lead and document high voltage mechanical system integration best practices and design guides.