Engineering Manager - Battery Module + Battery Distribution Unit Systems

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions Division is seeking an Engineering Manager responsible for Battery Module and BDU system design and integration across RI/CI machines, rail and marine. You will lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

This role requires strong planning, collaboration with suppliers, and a hands-on approach to ensure design accuracy, regulatory compliance, and production readiness while protecting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or international equivalent.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Clear communication and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated technical excellence in engineering disciplines.
• Experience leading diverse engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering teams to design Battery Module and BDU systems.
• Plan, execute, and validate development programs including tests and timelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and robust risk management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive APQP processes.
• Provide technical guidance while protecting Caterpillar's intellectual property.

Skills

Planning

Decision Making

Communications

Technical Excellence

Managing People

Project Management

Global Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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 E&ES:

Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) 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’s Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division is looking for an Engineering Manager responsible for Battery Module and Battery Distribution Unit (BDU) system design and integration into multiple battery pack applications for RI/CI machines, rail and marine. As the manager, you will serve as both a technical and people leader, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture aligned with safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

Lead Battery Module & BDU Engineering Development

• Lead and manage cross-functional mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering teams responsible for Battery Module and BDU design, ensuring quality, cost, weight, functionality, manufacturability (DFM/DFA), timing, and technical performance objectives are achieved. Own design control and guide technical design evolution, project planning, detailed design execution, and subsystem verification activities.

Plan, Execute, and Validate Product Development Programs

• Support the planning, coordination, execution, and verification of Battery Module and BDU development activities within NPI and small-batch programs, including test planning, validation, cost estimating, budgeting, proposal development, and project timeline management.

Drive Product Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, and Safety Excellence

• Partner with Chief Engineers, Battery Systems leaders, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Compliance teams to define design and manufacturing strategies, ensure regulatory certification and compliance requirements are met, and champion a proactive safety culture through risk prevention, hazard assessments, safety reviews, and approval of live work procedures.

Lead Cross-Functional and Supplier Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders to support product and process decisions, drive supplier selection and capability assessments, implement APQP processes, and advance supplier development initiatives for domestic and global customer programs.

Support Enterprise Product Delivery and Intellectual Property Protection

• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues across product development teams to ensure product requirements and schedules are achieved while protecting Caterpillar's intellectual property.

What You Will Have:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering curriculum
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: 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.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Collaborating Globally: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Previous battery systems experience

Additional Information:

• Location: Mossville, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic and International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: No

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 10, 2026 - August 24, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.