Senior Engineer, Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Caterpillar

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Work type: On-site
Location: Mossville, IL
Salary: $112,710–$169,060 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 19, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 43 roles within 25 mi

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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 · Senior Engineer, Battery Management Systems (BMS)

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The Senior Engineer – Battery Management Systems joins the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions division to develop next-generation battery management technologies for electrification platforms. This role involves designing and integrating high-voltage power systems and low-voltage electronic control systems while defining system and component-level technical requirements. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges, evaluate PCB layouts for high-power robustness, and ensure EMC performance. Key responsibilities include performing root cause analysis, supporting product validation, and contributing to technical roadmaps. Required skills include expertise in electrical and electronic disciplines, product design, and systems engineering methodologies. Candidates should possess knowledge of battery systems, power electronics, and communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and isoSPI to support zero-emissions product development.

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Median $179800 from 244 postings across 53 companies.

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Skills

Battery Management Systems (BMS) Power Electronics High-Voltage Systems CAN Ethernet SPI isoSPI Systems Engineering PCB Layout EMC Root Cause Analysis Product Development Requirements Management Energy Storage Systems Electrical Engineering Electronic Control Systems

What you'll do

Design and integrate high-voltage power systems and low-voltage electronic control systems.
Develop advanced Battery Management System (BMS) technologies for electrification platforms.
Define, develop, and manage system and component-level technical requirements.
Evaluate PCB layouts to verify robustness for high-power applications and ensure EMC performance.
Analyze and resolve complex technical issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
Contribute to the technical strategy, roadmap, and product development initiatives for future platforms.
Support product validation, testing, and continuous improvement activities to ensure reliable system performance.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
Extensive experience in electrical and electronic disciplines to provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Extensive experience in product design and development from concept through to production.
Extensive experience in analytical thinking, root cause analysis, and effective communication.
Extensive experience in managing multiple priorities and concurrent projects.
Knowledge of battery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and energy storage technologies (preferred).
Experience with power electronics design, high-voltage systems, and power distribution architectures (preferred).
Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, and isoSPI (preferred).