at Caterpillar, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
CATERPILLAR – WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work!
Role Summary/Purpose:
As a Sr Engineer in the Power Electronic Systems & Component team, you will by joining an innovative team on the cutting edge of electric drive technology. You will have the unique opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of power electronic components.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
+ Work with machine systems application teams to establish DC/DC converter requirements, architecture and electrical requirements for power electronics components / systems
+ Work with electrification component platform lead to support NTI & NPI programs
+ Detailed collaboration with CAT China team for electrical design, verification & validation plans, functional evaluation.
+ Engineer will also play an active role in supplier selection and development of potential suppliers for purchased components (DC/DC converters and PDU’s) – some limited travel will be required
+ Identify and work with other Caterpillar Subject Matter Experts on aspects of the design in which team does not have expertise to complete on their own
+ Stay up to date with the latest advances in power electronics technologies and solutions
+ Execute and support electrical commissioning and testing on purchased components
+ Identify technology and base of supply for power electronic components – work closely with test engineering team to establish robust test plans
+ Support DFMEA on purchased components in collaboration with suppliers
+ Document and resolve product issues
+ Procurement, inventory management, and shipment of components
Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Electrical Engineering degree
+ Relevant work experience required – 6 years with Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years with Master’s Degree or 1+ years with Doctorate Degree
+ Previous product development experience (design / analysis)
+ Electrical and/or Electric component design and development experience
+ Excellent understanding of electrical systems
Desired Qualifications:
+ Experience with electric drive systems and/or components
+ Strong communication skills
+ Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
+ Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex assignments
+ Excellent analytical skills; experience with circuit and system simulation and analysis tools
+ Experience with quality tools including FMEA, APQP & PPAP
+ Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) Issue resolution process
+ Power Electronics design and development experience
Additional Information
+ This position can be located in Mossville, IL, Aurora, IL, and Lafayette, IN
+ Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
+ This position may require up to 25% travel
+ Visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .
Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. 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.
