Power Electronics Systems Lead

Caterpillar Brazil

Illinois

On-site

USD 128,000 - 193,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist in Mossville, IL to lead the integration and delivery of advanced power electronics for large mining trucks.

You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, thermal, software and manufacturing teams to move complex electrified products from concept to production. The role emphasizes system-level ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with engineering quality processes and supplier readiness.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field.
  • Experience leading complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
  • Knowledge of design validation, risk management and product development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of large power electronics cabinets for mining equipment.
  • Coordinate electrical, mechanical, thermal, software and manufacturing activities.
  • Develop system architectures and integration plans.
  • Drive design reviews, risk management and issue resolution.
  • Align interfaces between modules, cooling, controls, HV distribution and diagnostics.
  • Coordinate prototype builds, validation, and production launch activities.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers for production readiness.

Skills

Power electronics
High-voltage systems
Electro-mechanical integration
Cross-functional leadership
Troubleshooting complex problems
Supplier collaboration
Proposal of design improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist in Mossville, IL to lead the integration and delivery of advanced power electronics for large mining trucks.

You will coordinate electrical, mechanical, thermal, software and manufacturing teams to move complex electrified products from concept to production. The role emphasizes system-level ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with engineering quality processes and supplier readiness.

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