Design Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead the integration and delivery of advanced power electronics systems for large mining truck applications as a Design Engineering Specialist. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, thermal, manufacturing, and supplier activities to bring complex electrified products from concept through production.

You will collaborate with a global cross-functional team to develop integrated power conversion systems that support

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of large-scale power electronics cabinets used in heavy-duty mining applications.
• Own system-level coordination between electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, manufacturing, sourcing, and validation functions.
• Translate product requirements into system architectures, design requirements, and integration plans.
• Drive design reviews, issue resolution, risk management, and engineering decision making throughout the product development cycle.
• Define interfaces between power electronics modules, cooling, low/high voltage controls, diagnostics, and machine systems.

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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 (IDES) 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:

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead the integration and delivery of advanced power electronics systems for large mining truck applications as a Design Engineering Specialist. In this role, you will serve as the technical integration lead for high-power inverter cabinet systems, coordinating mechanical, electrical, controls, thermal, manufacturing, and supplier activities to bring complex electrified products from concept through production.

You will collaborate with a global cross-functional team to develop integrated power conversion systems that support Caterpillar’s next generation of electrified mining equipment and energy transition initiatives.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL.
• Domestic travel up to 10% & minimal international travel is required.
• Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT offered for this position.
• This position is 5 days on-site.

What you will do:

• Lead the development and integration of large-scale power electronics cabinets used in heavy-duty mining applications.
• Own overall system-level coordination between electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, manufacturing, sourcing, and validation functions.
• Translate product requirements into system architectures, design requirements, and integration plans.
• Drive design reviews, issue resolution, risk management, and engineering decision making throughout the product development cycle.
• Define and manage interfaces between power electronics modules, cooling systems, low-voltage controls, high-voltage distribution, diagnostics, and machine systems.
• Coordinate prototype builds, validation activities, laboratory testing, and machine-level evaluations.
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to support component sourcing, manufacturability, quality, and production readiness.
• Lead cross-functional teams through design freezes, release milestones, and production launch activities.
• Ensure compliance with engineering quality processes, FMEA activities, validation requirements, and product development standards.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

System Integration Leadership

• Serve as the primary integration focal point for complex power electronics cabinet systems.
• Align multiple engineering disciplines around common technical objectives and project milestones.
• Manage system-level requirements, interfaces, and architecture decisions.

Product Development

• Support development of inverter, converter, protection, diagnostics, cooling, and auxiliary systems.
• Drive design maturity from concept development through production implementation.
• Lead technical problem solving and issue resolution activities.

Validation and Quality