Power Electronics Core Component Development Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

As a Power Electronics Core Component Development Engineer in Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division, you will support full-cycle development of critical sub-components for e-powertrain inverters, including power modules, capacitors, sensors, busbars, and related hardware. You will contribute to component design and readiness through supplier selection, technical evaluation, testing, validation, and issue resolution. The role offers hands-on technical experience, opportunities to develop analytical capability, and regular collaboration with cross-functional teams building next-generation electrified powertrain solutions. The position is based in Mossville, Illinois, and requires on-site work five days per week. Domestic relocation is available, visa sponsorship is not available, and travel of 20% or less is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Working knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, including determining root causes and developing alternative solutions.
Working knowledge of effective communication concepts and techniques.
Working knowledge of self-management practices and the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities.
Working knowledge of a technology and its application methods, with the ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Working knowledge of product features and the ability to design, build, and develop a product, technology, or service from concept through production.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on component development and testing experience for high-power, high-reliability electric-drive applications.
Solid theoretical background in traction inverters, power devices, and modules.
Experience coordinating the development, review, and execution of test plans, including fixtures, instrumentation, resources, schedules, measurement equipment, data analysis, technical reporting, design reviews, and failure analysis.
Experience using dataloggers, oscilloscopes, high-voltage differential probes, current transducers, thermal chambers, high-voltage power supplies, and high-current power supplies.
Experience with Excel, Python, and MATLAB for test data analysis.
Experience working across engineering and business functions, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal simulation, quality, manufacturing, and purchasing.
Experience in double-pulse testing of power modules.
Self-starter able to assess task or program status, define action items, identify issues, and initiate follow-up actions.
Experience working with customers, suppliers, and global teams across regions such as India, China, and Europe.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to lead and facilitate discussions, drive conclusions, and navigate a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Perform high-current and high-voltage component testing to verify electrical, mechanical, and thermal requirements.
Plan tests, document procedures, set up fixtures, execute tests, process and analyze data, summarize results, report findings, and support failure analysis.
Review engineering drawings, technical requirements, and specifications.
Apply quality tools and processes, including FMEA, APQP, and PPAP, to support component development and production readiness.
Collaborate with system teams, subject-matter experts, NPI/NTI leads, and validation teams.
Support supplier development through technical evaluations, collaboration, relationship management, and issue resolution.