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 & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified powertrain, 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. 

Job Description:

Caterpillar’s E&ES Division is looking for a Design Engineer to assist in design and development of battery power sources to meet our commitment to a reduced-carbon future and to help our customers achieve their climate-related goals. In this role, you will design, analyze, and implement complex mechanical systems used to package battery packs and racks into customer applications. This individual will work on designs that range from concept to production within multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role will allow you to utilize your understanding structural, thermal, or electrical design to drive the development of innovative battery packaging designs while collaborating closely with electrical engineers and customer design teams to meet the requirements of internal and external customers.

Job Duties:

Create design of battery systems for current and new battery system applications within the context of NTI (New Technology Introduction), NPI (New Product Introduction), or CPI (Current Product Improvement)Utilize a robust problem solving and implementation process to resolve and improve designsEvaluate and optimize designs of battery mount structures, cooling systems, and high voltage electrical connections using structural and thermal simulation toolsCollaborate with suppliers on design and manufacturability to meet time and cost targetsContribute to the development of battery system FMEAs and validation plansSupport colleagues in the design, build, or validation processes to ensure product requirements and development schedules are metProtect Caterpillar’s intellectual property

What you have:

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Technical Excellence: Experience on the design and development of battery pack/rack or similar electrical integration systems
Level Working Knowledge:
• Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent) and familiarity with Teamcenter (or equivalent model database system)

• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well in other units, customers, and suppliers
 

Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills and understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
Level Extensive Experience:
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

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.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage working on multiple projects simultaneously
Level Working Knowledge:
• Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
• Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Level Extensive Experience:
• Presents complex products and systems graphically.
• Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.
• Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.
• Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.
• Assists in building a complex prototype of product

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Additional Information:

This position is located in Mossville, ILUp to 10% TravelDomestic Relocation assistance is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.5 day in office schedule required

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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:

January 22, 2026 - February 1, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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