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Battery Systems Senior Engineer Design
- Caterpillar, Inc. (Mossville, IL)
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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 at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.
**Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division** has an exciting position as a Battery Systems Senior Design Engineer supporting the Battery Packs team.
About E&ES: E+ES Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified powertrain, 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.
As a **Battery Systems Senior Engineer Design,** you will design, analyze, build, and implement new battery systems, components, or technologies into rail and marine customer applications.
Additional Information:
+ **Location:** Mossville, IL (United States)
+ **Required Travel:** Less than 10% (Domestic and International)
+ **Relocation Assistance Offered:** Yes
+ **US Work Sponsorship Offered:** None
What You Will Do:
• Own the design of battery systems design used to integrate battery packages into customer applications. This would include owning the top-level system design as well as the structural rack/pack and interface routing and location for cooling, communications, and high voltage connections.
• Utilize a robust problem solving and implementation process to resolve and improve designs
• Evaluate and optimize designs using simulation tools structural or thermal evaluations
• Assist in procurement and builds of system hardware; document and develop build improvements through design or process optimization.
• Support customers and dealer product support teams to develop Application & Integration guides and Disassembly & Assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing and external purchasing partners to complete supplier selection, capabilities assessments and implement APQP processes.
• Provide aid and guidance to colleagues responsible for other portions of the product to ensure product requirements and development schedules are met
• Contribute to the development of battery systems, Design FMEAs and Risk Assessments
• Protect Caterpillar’s intellectual property
What You Have (Basic Requirements):
• **Education Requirement:** Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering curriculum
• **Analytical Thinking:** 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:** 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:** 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:** Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• **Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:** Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• **Product Design and Development:** Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have/Preferred Skills):
• 3-5 years of progressive work/academic experience on the design and development of battery pack/rack or similar electrical integration systems.
• Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent) and Teamcenter
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and inside and outside their work group
What You Will Get:
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=25) .
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.
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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.
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 29, 2025 - November 12, 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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