Senior Electrification Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Green Valley, AZ

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•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 IDES: Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions 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: Solve challenging engineering problems involving electrified products, systems, and components using advanced engineering analysis, technical expertise, and cross-functional execution. Support battery electric machine development, high-voltage integration, battery technologies, and product development activities for the Tucson team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
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.
Effective Communications: Working knowledge 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.
Problem Solving: Extensive experience and knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of electrification technologies and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges involving battery electric machines, energy storage systems, high-voltage integration, power electronics, charging systems, and vehicle electrification.

Nice To Haves

Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to influence technical direction, align stakeholders, and drive execution across multiple engineering, product, test, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers, product groups, and leadership to define and execute electrification projects that meet business and customer objectives
Lead development and integration activities for battery, charging, high-voltage, and electric drive systems across machine platforms
Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality engineering solutions, technical recommendations, and project execution support for new product introduction and validation activities
Partner with design, manufacturing, supply chain, software, controls, and test teams to successfully develop and deploy electrified products
Support technical issue resolution, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across development and production programs
Stay current on emerging electrification technologies and apply best practices to improve product performance, reliability, and customer value