Power Electronics EOL Sr. Test Engineer - Electrification

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, is seeking a Power Electronics EOL Sr. Test Engineer - Electrification to lead end-of-line testing for power electronics product lines.

You will report to the IDES Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Manager and collaborate with global engineering and supplier teams. The role emphasizes planning and delivering complex projects, adopting innovative technologies, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure manufacturing readiness and

Qualifications

• Must have degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements and improves testing, development and validation techniques, processes, tooling and machinery to maximize product quality.
• Resolving issues regarding the design or manufacturing. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Planning and improving testing procedures and operations to make the test more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Technical Excellence

Education

Engineering/Computer Science/Materials Science degree

Job description

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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 a re 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.

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

IDES currently has an opening for a Power Electronics EOL Sr. Test Engineer - Electrification . This position is located in Mossville, Illinois with responsibility for the production manufacturing EOL (End of Line) test of Power Electronics product lines. The incumbent will report to the IDES Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will partner with and provide technical EOL testing guidance to global engineering and supplier partner teams. You will lead the planning and delivery of complex projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, and drive collaboration in a cross functional environment.

Additional Information:

This position is located in Mossville, IL. Domestic travel up to 10% with potential for international travel is required. Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. We're back! All roles at Caterpillar Inc. report on-site 5 days per week.

What You Will Do:

• Implements and improves testing, development and validation techniques, processes, tooling and machinery to maximize product quality.
• Resolving issues regarding the design or manufacturing. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Planning and improving testing procedures and operations to make the test more reliable, efficient and cost-effective.
• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum or equivalent experience working in an Engineering function.

What You Will Have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Extensive understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
• Productively balances speed and accuracy.
• Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.

Analytical Thinking : Extensive knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Technical Excellence : Extensi