Electrification Technologist - Rapid Innovation
Caterpillar

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.

Caterpillar's Electrification and 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.

Join us!

E+ES has an exciting and impactful career opportunity for an Electrical Technologist to work in the Rapid Innovation team supporting products being used in Next Generation Lithium Batteries, Fuel Cells, Chargers and Electric Machines ! This critical role will be responsible for concept development, prototype manufacturing, assembly, and testing of concept components and systems. The products in scope will vary and include but will not be limited to: high energy/power battery modules and packs, Fuel Cell cathode/anode loops, system test benches, and electric drive/hybrid machines.

This will be an individual contributor role and will have to routinely interact with engineering teams throughout the organization to accomplish goals. The Innovation Center based in Peoria and will require onsite collaboration with customers at the Mossville campus and may also require 10-20% travel for prototype supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• System test bench specification and construction
• Prototype supplier collaboration
• Onsite prototype manufacturing via machine tools or 3D printing
• Developing creative solutions to overcome challenges with current test facility capacity, including identifying and determining feasibility of alternate test locations
• Assembly and end of line testing of batteries and fuel cell power systems
• Collaborating with Product design and Manufacturing teams to embed DFMA
• Collaborating with various business units within Caterpillar, suppliers, and customers
• Collaborating with various engineering teams within Caterpillar to document and analyze test results
• Performing electrical testing of components and systems

Degree Requirement

• Technical Associates Degree Engineering (Electrician, Applied Science, Engineering Technology, or related technical field) AND 4 years relevant engineering experience as an electrician or journeyman electrician; OR 6 years as an electrician or journeyman

Technical Excellence: Application experience in operations, testing, troubleshooting or design with power systems, electrical distribution, power electronics and/or control systems
Level Working Knowledge
• Caterpillar E+ES level 3+ electrical technician certified with minimum 3 years hands on experience troubleshooting and repairing electrified products including live Li-ion batteries.

• CAD/CAM design with manufacturing experience

• Field application experience in power systems, electrical distribution systems, power electronics, electric motors, control systems, hybrid solutions, energy storage, electrical system integration preferred

• Experience working with voltages ranging from 48 V to 1500V and DC systems preferred

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.
• Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.
• Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.
• Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Analyzes the implementation challenges of DFM methodologies and shares them with their supervisors.
• Documents each stage of the design process for audit and review purposes.
• Follows standard guidelines and best practices while carrying out DFM procedures.
• Implements DFM methodologies to standardize product designs, simplify operations, and reduce costs for certain types of manufacturing processes.
• Utilizes basic DFM tools and technologies to implement DFM methodologies.

Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices.
• Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing.
• Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function.
• Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations.
• Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff.

Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the roles and responsibilities of equipment vendors and own staff.
• Explains where and how to obtain more equipment-specific information.
• Lists basic aspects of routine and preventive maintenance.
• Identifies uses and features of diverse types of manufacturing equipment.

Product Testing: 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.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
• Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
• Names key documentation (paper, audio, video) required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Documents common hardware, software and communications problems and likely resolutions.
• Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area.
• Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides, tools and utilities to discover application problems.
• Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions.
• Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Peoria or Mossville, IL.
• This position may require 10% + travel (domestic and international)
• Visa sponsorship is not available
• This is a hands-on role, with expectation to be on site in Mossville, IL 5 days a week

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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 .

Posting Dates:
November 26, 2024 - December 4, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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