Senior Electrification Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions division seeks a Senior Electrification Systems Engineer to coordinate high-voltage system analysis across electrification programs. You will lead HV analysis, including cable sizing, fuse coordination, incident energy calculations, and power flow studies.

The role combines technical leadership with mentoring of a globally distributed team, establishing modeling practices and governance, and driving continuous improvement in analysis methods

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Extensive experience with high-voltage analysis and design processes.
• Strong communication, leadership and project-management skills.
• Ability to mentor a globally distributed team and drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of modeling practices and data quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV system analysis across electrification programs, including cable sizing and fuse coordination.
• Coordinate a globally distributed team and manage priorities/resources.
• Establish and standardize HV analysis modeling practices and data quality.
• Serve as technical SME for HV system analysis and guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement of analysis methods and capabilities.
• Ensure alignment between analysis outputs and system design decisions.

Skills

HV system analysis

Cable sizing

Fuse coordination

Incident energy calculations

Power flow analysis

Technical leadership

Mentoring & coaching

Resource planning

Governance

Modeling practices

Data quality

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Analytical thinking

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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 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 Energy Solutions division is seeking a Senior Electrification Systems Engineer to coordinate high-voltage system analysis capability across electrification programs.

This role is responsible for collaborating with a global engineering team delivering high voltage system analysis, including cable sizing, fuse coordination, incident energy calculations, and power flow studies.

The position combines deep technical expertise with leadership of a globally distributed team to ensure high-quality, consistent, and scalable system analysis supporting electrified product development.

What You Will Do:

• Lead execution and quality of HV system analysis including cable sizing, fuse coordination, incident energy calculations, and power flow analysis

• Establish and standardize modeling practices and data quality requirements

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for HV system analysis

• Drive continuous improvement of analysis methods and modeling capability

• Ensure alignment between analysis outputs and system design decisions

• Lead and coordinate a globally distributed team executing HV analysis activities

• Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage workload forecasting

• Establish governance routines for execution discipline

• Develop team capability through mentoring and coaching

• Drive accountability for quality and timeliness of deliverables

• Keep up-to-date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques

What You Will Have:

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Process Management: Extensive experience and knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

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

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and 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: Working knowledge and 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.

• Problem Solving: Extensive experience and knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations

• Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Project Management: Working 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.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-day a week on-site availability

• Domestic relocation is available

• Visa Sponsorship is not available

• Travel is expected 10% or less

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:

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 18, 2026 - August 25, 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.