Mechanical Design Engineer - Battery Module

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Job Summary:

Caterpillar Electrification + Energy Solutions Division currently has an opening for Design Engineer - Battery Module Mechanical/Thermal System Integration located in Mossville, IL. This position will have responsibility for design development, integration and validation of battery module mechanical systems for electrification programs through New Technology Introduction, New Product Introduction & Small-batch development phases from concept through production.

What You Will Do:
This position will be accountable for translating mechanical system requirements from L4 teams into appropriate battery module mechanical system designs thru component and subsystem integration. It will also have accountability for mechanical system auditing, troubleshooting, validation, and issue resolution to ensure alignment to safety and regulatory standards and reliability expectations.

This includes:

• Develop design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications of products and components that satisfy customer needs and advance safety, quality, velocity and cost.

• Participating in supplier selection and capabilities assessment.

• Monitoring, exploring, and testing new technologies, materials, and components to understand product or process improvement opportunities.

• Constructing and fabricating prototype equipment; overseeing materials selection, process optimization and process yield, as well as reliability testing and failure analysis.

• Lead the development of battery module mechanical systems.

• Provide direction, concepting, and consulting for new application investigations and guidance for the overall architecture and design of batteries within New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI).

• Perform mechanical analysis work, identifies design problems, and resolves problems.

• Lead Battery module design for program and maintain commitments for key program deliverables.

• Collaborate with internal and external suppliers with the APQP process.

• Build relationships and leverage business unit and corporate battery system experts.

• Lead and document high voltage mechanical system integration best practices and design guides.

What you will have:

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering curriculum

Analytical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Effective Communications: Working knowledge and understanding 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.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive experience and knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Product Design and Development: Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience in (or with) any of the following areas: mechanical components, structural design (analysis or validation), CAD Modeling, TCE / Releasing, DFMEAs, battery module or pack design or testing, product development, validation or product support of prime products, 6 sigma or lean, project management, system engineering or machine application knowledge

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL and provides domestic relocation

• This role requires 5-day a week on-site availability

• 10% or less travel is expected for this role

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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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