Senior Design Engineer-Battery Pack

Caterpillar Brazil; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Battery Systems Senior Design Engineer to design, analyze, build, and implement battery systems for rail and marine applications. You will own the top-level system design and interface routing, supporting development from concept through production.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in battery pack/rack design, proficiency with Creo and Teamcenter, and strong collaboration across internal teams. On-site role with relocation available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or international equivalent).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Technical excellence in design and development of engineering solutions.
• CAD/CAE proficiency and ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test designs.
• Experience with product design and development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of battery systems and integration into customer applications.
• Define top-level system design, rack/pack interfaces, and cooling/high-voltage routing.
• Use simulation tools for structural/thermal evaluations to optimize designs.
• Support procurement and build of system hardware and document improvements.
• Develop Application & Integration guides and Disassembly & Assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and purchasing to select suppliers and APQP processes.
• Guide colleagues to meet product requirements and development schedules.
• Contribute to battery systems design, FMEAs and risk assessments.
• Protect Caterpillar’s intellectual property.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Managing multiple priorities

Technical excellence

CAD & engineering

Product design & development

Creo

Teamcenter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

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. Integrated Drivetrain and Energy Solutions Division (IDES): The IDES division focuses on delivering advanced electrified powertrain, 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 Integrated Drivetrain and Energy Solution Division (IDES) has an exciting position as a Battery Systems Senior Design Engineer supporting the Battery Packs team. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will design, analyze, build, and implement new battery systems, components, or technologies into rail and marine customer applications.

What You Will Do

• Own the design of battery systems design used to integrate battery packages into customer applications.
• This would include owning the top-level system design as well as the structural rack/pack and interface routing and location for cooling, communications, and high voltage connections.
• Utilize a robust problem solving and implementation process to resolve and improve designs.
• Evaluate and optimize designs using simulation tools structural or thermal evaluations.
• Assist in procurement and builds of system hardware; document and develop build improvements through design or process optimization.
• Support customers and dealer product support teams to develop Application & Integration guides and Disassembly & Assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing and external purchasing partners to complete supplier selection, capabilities assessments and implement APQP processes.
• Provide aid and guidance to colleagues responsible for other portions of the product to ensure product requirements and development schedules are met.
• Contribute to the development of battery systems, Design FMEAs and Risk Assessments.
• Protect Caterpillar’s intellectual property.

What You Will Have

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering curriculum
• Analytical Thinking: 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.
• 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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

What Will Set You Apart

• 3+ years of progressive work/academic experience on the design and development of battery pack/rack or similar electrical integration systems.
• Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent) and Teamcenter.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and inside and outside their work group.

Additional Information

This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability 10% or less travel is expected for this role Domestic Relocation is available Visa Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00 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

• 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 24, 2026 - September 1, 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.

Company Culture

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.