at Caterpillar, Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, United States
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.
Your Work Shapes the World
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.
Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) 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 Description:
Caterpillar’s E&ES Divis is looking for a Design Engineer to assist in design and development of battery power sources to meet our commitment to a reduced-carbon future and to help our customers achieve their climate-related goals. In this role, you will design, analyze, and implement complex mechanical systems used to package electrical components in battery packs and racks. This individual will work on designs that range from concept to production within multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role will allow you to utilize your understanding structural, thermal, or electrical design to drive the development of innovative battery packaging designs while collaborating closely with electrical engineers and customer design teams to meet the requirements of internal and external customers.
Job Duties:
+ Create design of battery system power electronic modules for current and new battery system applications within the context of NTI (New Technology Introduction), NPI (New Product Introduction), or CPI (Current Product Improvement)
+ Utilize a robust problem solving and implementation process to resolve and improve designs
+ Evaluate and optimize designs using structural and thermal simulation tools
+ Collaborate with suppliers on design and manufacturability to meet time and cost targets
+ Contribute to the development of battery system Design FMEAs
+ Contribute and support team colleagues in the design, build, or validation processes to ensure product requirements and development schedules are met
+ Protect Caterpillar’s intellectual property
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering Curriculum with 3 years of progressive work experience on the design and development of battery pack/rack or similar electrical integration systems OR an Associates degree (or international equivalent) with 10 years of relevant work experience.
+ Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well in other units, customers, and suppliers through both strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent) and familiarity with Teamcenter (or equivalent model database system)
+ Strong analytical skills and understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
+ Ability to manage working on multiple projects simultaneously
+ Self-starter with strong technical skills
Additional Information:
+ This position is located in Mossville, IL
+ Up to 10% Travel
+ Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position.
+ Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
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.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.
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.
