Design Engineer, Electrification Site Applications & Integration

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$97,530–$146,290 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 1, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

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Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 131 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Design Engineer, Electrification Site Applications & Integration

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer – Electrification Site Applications & Integration The Design Engineer – Electrification Site Applications & Integration joins the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions division to develop, integrate, validate, and deploy customer-focused electrification solutions for commercial, industrial, and energy applications. You will translate customer requirements into technical specifications and system architectures, leading integration across electrical, controls, software, communications, and monitoring systems. Daily responsibilities include developing battery energy storage systems, charging infrastructure, hybrid energy systems, and microgrids while supporting projects from concept through commissioning. You will utilize skills in power and energy systems, systems integration, and validation. Key technologies include PLC, SCADA, EMS, EPMS, industrial controls, and communications networks. This role solves complex integration and operational issues within the domain of zero-emissions products, including motors, inverters, and lifecycle solutions for ePowertrain systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop site electrification solutions including battery energy storage systems, charging infrastructure, and microgrids.
  • Translate customer requirements into technical specifications, system architectures, and equipment selections.
  • Lead integration activities across electrical, controls, software, communications, and monitoring systems.
  • Support system validation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
  • Perform technical analysis and root-cause investigations to resolve complex integration and operational issues.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, validation reports, and technical recommendations.
  • Monitor emerging electrification and energy storage technologies to recommend improvements to solution offerings.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience in electrification, energy systems, power systems, charging infrastructure, energy storage, or system integration.
  • Experience leading technical work on engineering projects involving multiple disciplines.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with BESS, microgrids, EV charging systems, renewable integration, or distributed energy resources (preferred).
  • Understanding of utility interconnection, power distribution, and system protection principles (preferred).
  • Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, EMS, EPMS, industrial controls, or communications networks (preferred).

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