Electrical Design Engineer - High Voltage

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:

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.

Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E+ES) 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.

The Electrical Design Engineer – High Voltage position is accountable for translating system requirements into robust high-voltage electrical system architectures and integrating power sources, drivetrain systems, and accessory components into electrified machine platforms. The role leads electrical system design, auditing, troubleshooting, commissioning, validation, and issue resolution to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, this position provides technical leadership for component selection, testing, risk assessment, supplier collaboration, and knowledge sharing to support rapid electrification development initiatives.

• 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.

• Develop high-voltage electrical system architectures and translate machine and system requirements into detailed electrical designs for electrified machine platforms.
• Design and oversee high-voltage cable and harness systems, including cable sizing, fusing coordination, routing, fabrication, and assembly.
• Integrate power sources, electric drive trains, and accessory systems into prototype and testbed machines to support rapid electrification initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership for component selection, electrical design reviews, testing, risk assessments, and overall system performance validation.
• Lead 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 establish electrification best practices.
• Mentor 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.

• Experience designing, integrating, validating, and troubleshooting machine electrical systems, including electrical architectures, controls, and component integration.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional and global teams to develop common solutions, drive engineering efficiencies, and effectively resolve complex issues on prototype and…