Engineering Team Leader - Power Conversion… at Caterpillar · Illinois

Engineering Team Leader - Power Conversion & e-Powertrain Systems Validation Location: Mossville, Illinois 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. About E&ES: Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified powertrains, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, 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 Summary: As an Engineering Project Team Leader on the Power Conversion & e-Powertrain Systems validation team, you will be joining an innovative team on the cutting edge of electrification.  The Power Conversion team is focused on providing energy site solutions for our customers.  The e-Powertrain System team is an electric powertrain solution partner for Caterpillar Inc.'s Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation segments' "prime product" groups. What You Will Do: Create a validation strategy and activity plan for the Power Conversion & e-Powertrain system products, collaboratively, with systems teams, lab teams, and global machine development groups to establish standard work.  Activities should favor virtual , bench, and lab-based techniques. Drive usage of such tools such as the Failsafe Process and Validation FMEA’s to evaluate the effectiveness of the validation activity plan on critical failure modes, and direct activities to mitigate risk. As validation needs become known for which there is no robust method, the validation engineer must communicate the need and lead the effort to develop a new procedure. Creation of Proactive Reliability glide-paths Coordination and leadership of Simulation & Test Collaboration Workshops (STCWs) at system level, and participation in component, system, machine and/or site level events Prepare and present a Readiness Summary at Gates 2, 3, & 4 for the e-Powertrain L5 system Stay abreast of product new content and share w/ other appropriate L4, L5, & L6 Validation Leaders Obtain Validation Strategy and Commitment from Validation Leaders Provide guidance to product configurations for testing/validation. Management of development (NPI) issues Facilitation of issue resolution with design groups Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units Provide Technical guidance, effective training, relationship building, & engagement of other Validation Engineers and capture lessons learned What You Will Have: Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Extensive Experience: • Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues. • Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions. • Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs. Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. Level Extensive Experience: • Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems. • Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach. • Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems. Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of validation. Level Expert: • Leads the evaluation, selection, and implementation of testing approaches • Mentors others in improving the efficiency of the test execution processes. • Oversees the testing processes of to ensure testing can determine whether or not a technical risk has been mitigated • Consults on product-testing costs, tools, approaches and benefits. • Directs the development of standards, guidelines and best practices for testing. Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Extensive Experience: • Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. • 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. • Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. • 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 Extensive Experience: • Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. • Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. • Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching. • Communicates well downward, upward, and outward. • Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement. • Maintains focus on the topic at hand. #LI What Will Set You Apart: Experience with lab component or system-level validation Experience/detailed understanding of power conversion/charger technology Experience with NPI Issue resolution process Experience with electric drive systems and/or components Solid organizational and facilitation skills (6-Sigma BB or GB) Additional Information: The location for this position is Mossville, IL and requires 5-days a week on-site availability Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position This position may require up to 10% travel Visa Sponsorship is not available Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 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. Posting Dates: May 8, 2026 - May 21, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. 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