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.
We are building the future.
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.
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.
The Engineering Manager - Power Electronics role will have the opportunity to lead a team of engineers to deliver power electronic designs focused on near term production, supporting existing production components, growing our supply base, and establishing execution excellence. This role will be focused on managing the team as well as technical development and execution of current generation power electronics, shaping the future of how these components are applied across our organization.
Caterpillar's Power Electronic Systems & Components team designs and develops low-voltage (1500V<) inverters and converters used in Cat machines and stationary applications. As more CAT products become electrified, there is a growing need to develop a full product line of power electronic components to support them. Strong, cross organizational collaboration will be a must in this fast paced development environment.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Establish and execute a sustainable power electronics product line
Leading a highly engaged team of 15-20 engineers responsible for delivering world class power electronics through New Product Introduction (NPI) process and power electronic core component development
Support production maintenance and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) execution on existing products
Lead focused cost reduction efforts and sourcing decisions
Establishing and driving execution excellence and continuous design process improvements
Continually assessing staffing and organizational structure and driving changes as needed
Providing people leadership inclusive of coaching, career planning, and performance management
Communicating effectively with team members, management, and business partners
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
13+ years of relevant, progressive engineering experience
10+ years of machine, systems integration or component development
5+ years of power electronics component development experience
3+ years of direct supervisory experience
Servant leadership mentality
Top Candidates will also have
Successfully delivered complex new technology
Hardware design control responsibility covering product design, part quality, and assembly quality
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
Excellent decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong business acumen
Additional Information
The possible locations for this position are Mossville, IL, Aurora, IL, Lafayette, IN, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, and Tucson, AZ
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position
This position may require 25% travel (up to 50% if located outside of IL)
Visa sponsorship is not available
Posting will close 11/09/23 at midnight.
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 .
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
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.
