App Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, NC

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division develops advanced electrified powertrains, zero-emissions products and technologies, and related solutions and services. Its focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, microgrid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions and services, and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. The High Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer - Machine Electrification position supports development and integration of high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machine platforms. The role translates machine and system requirements into detailed electrical designs and supports integration of power sources, drivetrain systems, and accessory components. The engineer performs electrical system design, wiring and harness development, design auditing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation while building expertise in machine electrification. The role works with experienced technical professionals, suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support electrification development initiatives. The position is based at Caterpillar’s Machine Development Center in Clayton, North Carolina. Employees work onsite five days per week. Limited domestic and international travel of up to 10% may be required. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Experience designing, installing, and/or troubleshooting electrical wiring and harness systems, including schematics, components, and system integration.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to develop solutions and resolve technical issues on prototype and development machines.
Working knowledge of machine electrical components, CAN communications, datalink network architectures, and electrical system validation methods such as FMEA.
Experience using Creo and Visualization Mockup to develop and review electrical system designs, including auditing harness routing and installations in 3D models and on machines.
Enthusiasm for electrification and emerging technologies, and willingness to continuously learn and adapt.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, automotive, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent engineering experience will also be considered.
Commitment to electrical safety, including high-voltage safety practices, risk assessment, system validation, and safe commissioning of prototype machines.
Ability to troubleshoot, commission, and validate prototype or development machines and resolve electrical system issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and integrating high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machines or vehicles, including machine-level integration of powertrain and accessory systems.
Proven success troubleshooting, commissioning, and validating prototype or development machines to identify root causes and resolve complex electrical system issues.
Expertise in wiring harness design, Creo Schematics, and development of common electrical architectures and component strategies across multiple machine platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop high-voltage electrical system architectures and translate machine and system requirements into detailed designs for electrified machine platforms.
Design high-voltage cable and harness systems, including cable sizing, fusing coordination, routing, fabrication, and assembly.
Integrate power sources, electric drivetrains, and accessory systems into prototype and testbed machines.
Support component selection, electrical design reviews, testing, risk assessments, and system performance validation.
Commission, troubleshoot, and validate electrical systems; resolve issues and ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with suppliers, global engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to resolve technical issues and develop electrification best practices.
Work with engineers and technicians on high-voltage electrical systems and safety requirements while promoting safe work practices.
Monitor electrification technology advancements and apply insights to system designs, development processes, and engineering standards.
Capture lessons learned, document technical findings, and communicate project outcomes and recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.
Apply accuracy, analytical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving, and technical excellence to engineering work.