Sr. Engineering Project Team Leader

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 IDES Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, 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. Join us!

As an Electrification Systems Sr. Engineering Team Lead , you will help shape next-generation electrified power systems for Caterpillar’s Power and Energy customers. The position will define customer requirements and influence system architecture for emerging electrification product lines that support customer sustainability and operational goals. This role works across multiple divisions to translate market needs into architecture, interface, and integration requirements that help customers achieve practical operational outcomes. This position requires strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to align cross-functional teams, manage sensitive technical and commercial topics, and persuade stakeholders on new technologies, applications, and system-level solutions.

Lead architecture definition and implementation for electric powertrain and hybrid system projects serving Caterpillar’s Power and Energy market segments, including Defense, Marine, Industrial Power, Electric Power, Oil and Gas, and OEM Solutions applications. Translate customer and market-segment needs into application requirements for power conversion products, battery packs, inverters, motor generators, chargers, and energy storage systems. Own product requirements, internal and external interface requirements, and cost-value tradeoffs from early concept through NPI execution. Apply cross-system knowledge of battery systems, inverters, motor generators, controls, cooling, high-voltage integration, software, and validation processes to guide architecture decisions. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, product management, NPI, purchasing, product support, and business development teams to make high-level decisions that impact products, processes, facilities, and customer deliverables. What you will have   Degree Requirement • Bachelor’s degree in engineering. • Extensive experience in powertrain, drivetrain, or electrified system development. • Experience with new product introduction, requirements management, and FMEA-based product development. • Experience with powertrain or drivetrain development for mechanical, hybrid, or battery-electric systems. Products and Services: Extensive experience and knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations. • Oversees development activities for multiple products or product lines. • Advises colleagues on implementation and operational