Technical Lead - Hybrid Power & Energy Storage Systems

Caterpillar Inc.•Griffin, GA

1d•$128,470 - $192,710•Hybrid

About The Position

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! At Caterpillar, we're building the next generation of hybrid power systems that help customers integrate generators, battery energy storage, renewable energy sources, and advanced controls into reliable, intelligent energy solutions. We're looking for a Technical Lead - Hybrid Power & Energy Storage Systems to provide technical leadership for the design, integration, and deployment of advanced hybrid energy solutions. This is an opportunity to influence product strategy, system architecture, and technology direction while collaborating with engineering teams around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Deep expertise in one or more of the following: Hybrid Energy Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Microgrids, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Power Electronics, System Architecture.
Experience leading complex technical projects and influencing engineering direction.
Strong understanding of electrical power systems, controls, inverter technologies, or power distribution systems.
Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, PowerFactory, PSCAD, or similar engineering tools.
Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis.
Incumbents must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and have an extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications.
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques.
Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
Utilizes effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Extensive knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics.
Extensive knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables of product development life cycle in manufacturing organizations; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace.
Oversee all phases, activities and deliverables of the product development methodology.
Extensive knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools.
Coordinates execution of test plans, including resources, strategy, schedules, processes and tools.
Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques.
Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach.

Responsibilities

Define system architectures and technical roadmaps for future products.
Lead the technical development of hybrid power and energy storage systems.
Drive integration of generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters, microgrids, and site-level control systems.
Guide requirements development, design reviews, validation activities, and technical decision-making.
Partner with global engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and business goals.
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects and teams.
Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to advance Caterpillar's hybrid energy portfolio.
Support compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certification efforts.