Power Electronics Component Design Engineer

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site five days a week

Domestic relocation

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Power Electronics Core Component Development Engineer in Mossville, IL to advance sub-components for e-powertrain inverters. You will evaluate, test, and validate power modules, capacitors, sensors and busbars, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on testing experience, and strong data analysis skills. On-site work five days a week with relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across functions.
• Experience with test planning, data analysis and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-current and high-voltage component testing and verification.
• Plan, set up fixtures, execute tests, analyze data and report results.
• Review drawings, requirements, and specifications.
• Support quality tools like FMEA, APQP, and PPAP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Managing multiple priorities

Technical excellence

Product design and development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Power Electronics Core Component Development Engineer in Mossville, IL to advance sub-components for e-powertrain inverters. You will evaluate, test, and validate power modules, capacitors, sensors and busbars, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on testing experience, and strong data analysis skills. On-site work five days a week with relocation support is offered.