Engineer- Electric Drive Systems Integration
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EngineeringJob Description:
The position is within Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Division (IDT) team, focused on delivering high quality electric drive for the organization. Caterpillar’s IDT designs and manufactures mechanical and electric drivetrain components and systems used across the full Cat machine product line.
The primary responsibility of this position is to design and develop the Electric Powertrain / Drivetrain Architecture, Power path & Control’s development, and work circuits.
Roles and Responsibilities
Execute development cycle for Electric power/drive train, power path, circuits and controls, including validation platform built as well as proto built
Responsible for DVP and DFMEA for the designed power/drive train and its components
Lead the system and component sizing methods & analysis
Perform engineering and design analysis for new product development using advanced 3D modelling & simulation software
Apply engineering principles (materials science, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluids mechanics) to improve performance
Develop and perform on and off vehicle durability and performance tests for product validation
Ensure the current platform success launch, serve as technical supporter for potential design change and failure root cause analysis
Support electric drive, software and control, system integration, testing, and software integration
Handle changes or upgrades that affect the rest of the system, vehicle safety and performance.
Required Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical or equivalent engineering stream.
At least 10 years of experience in off-road machine integration, electric and mechanical transmission design.
Strong analytics skills, BOM management, procurement, creation of assembly instructions
3D design and drafting experience (CREO or equivalent), and basic manufacturing processes
In-depth knowledge of electric drivetrain system, retardation and braking engineering principles
Ability to research, learn, perform engineering tasks and make technical data-based decisions with minimal supervision
Good communications and interpersonal skills for working in global cross functional team.
Previous working experience in EV OEMs or EVSE tier 1 suppliers
Desired Qualification:
M.S in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability
Hands-on experience on power electronics development and product launch
Experience in DFMEA and DVP&R for EV powertrain
Solid background in power electronics modeling, simulation techniques, and system analysis
Enthusiastic to explore and develop new technology leveraging publication and journals.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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