Development & Research Technology Specialist

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 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.

The Development & Research Specialist plays a key role in advancing Caterpillar's next-generation electrification technologies by overseeing laboratory validation activities and supporting the integration of high-voltage systems. This position combines technical coordination, project execution, vendor and contractor management, and ownership of lab safety practices to ensure reliable, safe, and effective testing of innovative energy and powertrain solutions.

This position is located in Mossville, IL. Minimal travel 0-10%  is required. Domestic relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. This position is based in office, 5 days per week.

Tests products, analyzes test data and makes modifications to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements. Provides technical support to internal partners, suppliers and team members throughout the product development and implementation process. Integrates components and materials, assuring compliance with specifications and requirements. Builds, tests and modifies product prototypes using working models or theoretical models. Evaluates new product designs for technical feasibility and compliance with technical standards. What you will have:   5 years or more of relevant technical experience and background in electrical/electrification/integration of high-voltage Experience managing multiple projects across procurement, coordination between contractors, lab testing and validation, and other priorities Knowledge and experience working with transformers                Experience and foundational knowledge with following and documenting industry safety standards, codes, and meeting safety guidelines Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions. Technical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a