Senior High-Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer (Machinery)

Caterpillar Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off (VAC, holidays, etc.)

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a High Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer - Machine Electrification in Clayton, NC. The role focuses on developing high-voltage architectures and integrating power sources, drivetrains and accessories into electrified machines.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians and suppliers, perform validation, and ensure electrical safety compliance while supporting rapid electrification initiatives and on-site operations five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, automotive, or related engineering.
• Experience developing and integrating high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machines or vehicles.
• Proven success in troubleshooting, commissioning, and validating prototype or development machines.
• Commitment to electrical safety, including high-voltage safety standards, risk assessments and system validation.
• Wiring harness design experience and Creo Schematics expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-voltage system architectures for electrified machine platforms.
• Design high-voltage cables and harnesses including routing and sizing.
• Integrate power sources, drivelines, and accessories into prototype machines.
• Support design reviews, testing, risk assessments and validation activities.
• Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and safety-compliant activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to advance electrification best practices.
• Promote safe work practices and stay updated on electrification advances.
• Document findings and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

HV electrical systems experience

Troubleshooting & commissioning

Electrical safety

Wiring harness design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, automotive, or related engineering - equivalent experience

Tools

Creo Schematics

Electrical CAD

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a High Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer - Machine Electrification in Clayton, NC. The role focuses on developing high-voltage architectures and integrating power sources, drivetrains and accessories into electrified machines.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians and suppliers, perform validation, and ensure electrical safety compliance while supporting rapid electrification initiatives and on-site operations five days a week.