Sr Perf/Sim/App Engineer

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 trains, 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.

Job Summary:

The High Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer - Machine Electrification position supports the development and integration of high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machine platforms.

The role translates machine and system requirements into detailed electrical designs and supports the integration of power sources, drivetrain systems, and accessory components.

This position performs electrical system design, wiring and harness development, design auditing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation while building broader expertise in machine electrification. The engineer collaborates with experienced technical professionals, suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support rapid electrification development initiatives.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Clayton, NC at our Machine Development Center.
• Limited domestic and international travel (up to 10%) may be required.
• Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT offered for this position.
• Employees are expected to work on-site five days per week.

What You Will Do:

• Develop high-voltage electrical system architectures and translate machine and system requirements into detailed electrical designs for electrified machine platforms.
• Design high-voltage cable and harness systems, including cable sizing, fusing coordination, routing, fabrication, and assembly.
• Integrate power sources, electric drivetrains, and accessory systems into prototype and testbed machines to support rapid electrification initiatives.
• Support component selection, electrical design reviews, testing, risk assessments, and overall system performance validation.
• Perform electrical system commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and issue resolution activities while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers, global engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to resolve technical issues and support the development of electrification best practices.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians on high-voltage electrical systems and safety requirements while promoting a strong culture of safe work practices.
• Monitor advancements in electrification technologies and leverage new insights to enhance system designs, development processes, and engineering standards.
• Capture lessons learned, document technical findings, and communicate project outcomes and recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.

What You Will Have:

• Experience designing, installing, and/or troubleshooting electrical wiring and harness systems, including electrical schematics, components, and system integration.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to develop solutions and resolve technical issues on prototype and development machines.
• Working knowledge of machine electrical components, CAN communications, datalink network architectures, and electrical system validation methods such as FMEA.
• Experience using Creo and Visualization Mockup to develop and review electrical system designs, including auditing wiring harness routing and installations in 3D models and on-machine.
• Enthusiasm for electrification and emerging technologies, coupled with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive experience and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.• Productively balances speed and accuracy.
• Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.

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.

• 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: Working knowledge and 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.

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Problem Solving: Extensive experience and knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
• Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
• Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline - equivalent engineering experience will also be considered.·
• Experience developing and integrating high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machines or vehicles, including machine-level integration of powertrain and accessory systems.·
• Proven success in troubleshooting, commissioning, and validating prototype or development machines to identify root causes and resolve complex electrical system issues.·
• Demonstrated commitment to electrical safety, including experience with high-voltage safety standards, risk assessments, system validation, and safe commissioning of prototype machines.·
• Expertise in wiring harness design, Creo Schematics, and the development of common electrical architectures and component strategies across multiple machine platforms.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:

October 16, 2026 - November 1, 2026

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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