Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
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.
Job Purpose:
To contribute, as an individual contributor, to the validation of complex battery systems on time and within budget to meet the requirements of internal and external customers. This Engineer role is in the growing space of battery component and system development in LPSD's Advanced Power Products. Incumbent will be responsible for validation planning, coordination, and execution for new battery modules and associated components for a range of Caterpillar products,
Job Duties:

• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of test plans for batteries modules within New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) Programs.
• Collaborate with team members and other component teams, as well as internal and external test facilities, to complete component and pack validation and certifications.
• Participate in the FMEA and Validation Planning Workshop process
• Maintain and regularly report out on product validation schedule and status to product leadership.
• Build relationships and leverage business unit and corporate validation experts
• Stay abreast of battery system industry product and testing trends

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering curriculum
• 2-3 years of progressive work experience on the design, development, or validation/test of battery, engine, or drive train systems.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Top Candidates will also have:

• Experience in the validation of components and/or systems
• Experience with Batteries and/or Battery Systems
• Experience with other electric drivetrain components such as motors, power electronics, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with DFMEA's
• Experience in the development process for new components or systems through NPI Process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion to innovate, inspire, and grow professionally
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

• This position is located Mossville, IL (Locations at other Caterpillar facilities will be considered)
• 10% Travel likely.

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).
Final details
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Relocation is available for this position.
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