Battery Control Systems Senior Engineer

Career Area

Engineering

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In this Battery Control Systems Senior Engineer role you will be responsible for leading BMS controls software solutions for batteries, for a variety of Caterpillar applications including mobile construction and mining equipment, marine, rail, oil & gas, and stationary electric power. You will provide technical leadership that will shape the future of Caterpillar’s advanced power systems product offerings. You will work with a team of engineers and be accountable for gathering and meeting the voice of the customer throughout development and integration of control strategies (requirements, design, simulation, integration and validation).

Accountability spans the full development cycle from concept to production implementation onto BMS controller. The position will collaborate with a global teams to solve technical problems and deliver on project goals, continually learn to stay abreast of innovative technology, and mentor team members. This role directly impacts Caterpillar's current and future electrified powertrain products.

• Define and document BMS control requirements; design and develop core and application software features based on product needs
• Create common control features using model-based development for various electrification architectures.
• Apply virtual product development (MIL/SIL simulations) for testing, optimization, and performance verification.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate BMS control features in lab and application environments;
  Provide on-site support at proving grounds and customer locations as needed
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to implement robust BMS control strategies
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand software requirements and ensure (module/pack design/application) system integration and validation of control strategies
• Protect Caterpillar’s intellectual property and deliver cost- and time-effective technical solutions

Degree Requirement:
Bachelors or master’s degree in engineering (focus on control systems or mechatronics preferred) - BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or related curriculum.

Industry experience developing controls software, performance or system validation related to control algorithms for complex systems.

• Expertise in software validation methodologies i.e. HIL, SIL, lab, machine/vehicle
• MATLAB/Simulink (or similar) with embedded code exposure. Proficient with controls model design and Model Based System Engineering tools
• Knowledge of Direct-to-Flash methodology for creating experimental flash files
• Hands on experience with CAN Communication and use of CANape
• Knowledge and experience with Lithium-Ion batteries and/or BMS control strategies.
• Prior experience or coursework dealing with battery electric power systems preferred
• Prior experience with Battery systems simulation preferred
• Experience with application of AI/ML and other advanced controls techniques preferred

Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

• Plays an active or leading role in recording and storing requirement documents in various forms.
• Ensures the successful completion of all major activities, tasks and deliverables pertaining to the requirement analysis stage.
• Produces detailed functional and information requirements models and documentation.

Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability…