Electrical Engineer - Charging System Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Charging System Engineer

Caterpillar - Mossville, IL - Building AC
Onsite - Primarily based near lab facilities, with up to 25% travel to Tucson Proving Ground and select customer sites.

Position Overview:

leading engineering team is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Charging System Engineer to support battery electric machine (BEM) systems. This role emphasizes system-level engineering, focusing on validation, integration, and issue resolution of current charger designs, with future opportunities in new charger development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical systems, power conversion, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

System Familiarization & Troubleshooting

• Rapidly gain expertise in the current charging system design.
• Diagnose and resolve charger integration issues with BEMs.
• Support validation activities, including FMEA-based testing.
• Assist with lab-based charger testing and machine integration at field sites.

System-Level Engineering

• Work with high-voltage AC (up to 690V) and DC (up to 1500V) systems.
• Integrate systems involving chargers, switchgear, receptacle boxes, and utility infrastructure.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and machine engineering teams.

Future Development

• Contribute to defining requirements and designs for new charger products.
• Participate in R&D initiatives related to EV charging and electrification systems.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or
• Master's degree with 2+ years of experience, or
• PhD with relevant experience considered.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in electrical systems testing and validation.
• Solid understanding of power converters (e.g., rectifiers, DC-DC converters).
• Familiarity with high-voltage lab testing equipment.
• Experience with system-level engineering and high-voltage architecture.
• Exposure to EMC/EMI testing is a strong plus.
• Adherence to high-voltage safety protocols and high-power testing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in electric vehicle (EV) systems, especially battery validation or e-powertrain.
• Experience with EV charging systems and utility-side integration.
• Proven ability to contribute to machine integration projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work across lab, field, and office environments.

Interview Process:

1. Initial Screening: 30-minute virtual interview with the hiring manager.
2. Technical Interview: Up to 90-minute session with the technical lead via Microsoft Teams.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel, primarily to:
• • Tucson Proving Grounds
  • Select customer locations as needed