Power Conversion Mechanical Lead

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

2d•$126,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Electrification and Energy Solution (E+ES) Division is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to support the development of Caterpillar Advanced Power conversion systems. In this role, you will serve as an experienced technical leader on complex and exciting advanced power products including megawatt class off-board DC chargers and Bidirectional Power Converters for energy storage system. This person will be responsible for the mechanical design and performance of the above power conversion systems from development through production. This role will also collaborate with cooling, structural, manufacturing, and reliability team along with purchasing and validation teams.

Requirements

Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and 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.
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. The ability to work/lead multiple projects simultaneously and to make sound priority decisions
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. Experience with design and development of mechanical system (cooling, packaging and structural) of power generation system including e.g. generator sets, inverters, DC/DC converters, etc.
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.
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Basic understanding and knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Product Testing: Expert knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
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.
Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Caterpillar NPI process working knowledge
Cooling design or application experience
Mechanical packaging (sheet metal) and structural analysis application knowledge
Proficiency with IGBT assembly and power converter system design, releasing and manufacturing
Relevant industry or academic experience with focus on power electronics
Experience working with suppliers and purchasing to introduce a new product to market.

Responsibilities

Lead the global design team and collaborate with cooling and structural team for the design and release power conversion components and systems for Caterpillar power conversion products
Meet time, cost, and quality targets
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize the product design for production
Collaborate with suppliers to develop and/or purchase components for use within the power conversion product line
Mentor and train new engineers on mechanical or design processes/procedures for power conversion products development