Power Electronics Core Component Development Engineer

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$89,210–$133,810 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 30, 2026 (soon)

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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

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TL;DR · Power Electronics Core Component Development Engineer

The Power Electronics Core Component Development Engineer joins the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division to support full-cycle development of critical sub-components for e-powertrain inverters. This role involves developing power modules, capacitors, sensors, and busbars for next-generation electrified powertrain solutions. Daily responsibilities include performing high-current and high-voltage component testing, planning test procedures, analyzing data, and conducting failure analysis. The engineer will review technical requirements, apply quality tools like FMEA, APQP, and PPAP, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Required skills include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, analytical thinking, and technical excellence in product design. Candidates should possess experience with oscilloscopes, dataloggers, and thermal chambers, alongside proficiency in Excel, Python, and MATLAB to solve complex electrical, mechanical, and thermal requirements in high-power applications.

What you'll do

  • Perform high-current and high-voltage component testing to verify electrical, mechanical, and thermal requirements.
  • Plan tests, document procedures, set up fixtures, execute testing, and analyze data results.
  • Review engineering drawings, technical requirements, and specifications for e-powertrain sub-components.
  • Apply quality tools and processes including FMEA, APQP, and PPAP to support production readiness.
  • Support supplier development through technical evaluations, relationship management, and issue resolution.
  • Support full-cycle development of power modules, capacitors, sensors, and busbars for inverters.
  • Conduct failure analysis and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Ability to perform high-current and high-voltage component testing to verify electrical, mechanical, and thermal requirements.
  • Ability to apply quality tools and processes including FMEA, APQP, and PPAP to support component development.
  • Ability to design, build, and develop new products, technologies, or services from concept through to production.
  • Ability to analyze data, determine root causes of problems, and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • Hands-on component development and testing experience for high-power, high-reliability electric-drive applications (preferred).
  • Solid theoretical background in traction inverters, power devices, and modules (preferred).
  • Experience using dataloggers, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, and high-voltage power supplies (preferred).

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