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 E&ES:
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 Summary:
The Electrification and Energy System Division is looking for an engineer to support the development of Caterpillar Advanced Power conversion systems. In this role, you will design and develop power conversion systems for Caterpillar advanced power products. The Sr. Engineer within High Power Conversion team will be the experienced electrical design control engineer for stationary power conversion products. These products include power conversion systems (PCS) for machines and stationary energy storage such as MW class BESS Inverter, UPS system and DC fast chargers for Caterpillar battery powered machine. The products aligned with this position support Caterpillar's continued electrification initiatives and expanded offerings.
What You Will Do:
Design and develop next generation MW class BESS Inverter , 500kvA double conversion UPS , fuel cell inverter, DC fast chargers for battery powered Caterpillar machines.
Meet cost, quality, and performance targets for targeted applications.
Provide system and troubleshooting expertise for product support and field follow teams.
Provide input to technical leaders regarding future technology development.
What You Will Have:
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: Extensive experience and 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.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Experience reading and interpreting a variety of schematic @types (ladder logic, creo schematic)
Experience interpreting wiring diagrams and schematics and use them to create harnesses
Functional understanding of basic electrical controls (relays, switches, etc)
Deep understanding of harnessing (routing practices, splicing methods, do's and don'ts). Ability to troubleshoot harness related issues in a laboratory environment
Experience with product manufacturing (creating proto@type and advancing to production)
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive experience and knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Extensive experience and knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Testing: Extensive experience and knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Degree Requirement:
Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience in switchgear design and validation
Experience in UPS system design and validation
Experience with new product introduction and FMEA based product development
Experience working with suppliers and purchasing to introduce a new product to market
Caterpillar harnessing experience & experience with Caterpillar IT systems
Additional Information:
This position is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5 day a week in office availability
This position does offer domestic relocation
This position does not offer Visa Sponsorship
Travel is expected less than 20% of the time
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00
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.
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.
Posting Dates:
October 10, 2025 - October 24, 2025
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.
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