Battery Systems Technical Lead

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. Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions Division is looking an experienced Battery Systems Technical Lead to develop battery solutions for a wide range of applications.  

This role leads a team of battery design, test and validation engineers to electrify Caterpillar machines and applications.  Specifically, this person applies product knowledge to develop innovative solutions, makes key decisions impacting battery strategy, utilizes project management skills to maintain commitments, fosters collaboration across the organization, interfaces with external partners, gathers key requirements, and evaluates business impacts and technical tradeoffs.  

This exciting opportunity will serve a critical role in developing batteries for wide range of Caterpillar applications.
* Lead battery design team from concept to certification delivering battery solutions for our customers
* Lead battery system decision matrix activities gaining consensus across the organization
* Analyze options and tradeoffs throughout the project to move team forward
* Leveraging product and process knowledge to develop project R&D and material estimates
* Develop detailed resource loading and high-level project plans
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to clearly summarize and communicate areas of risk and suggest opportunities for improvement
* Quickly reviews proposed 3D models in order to consider battery options and packaging trade-offs
* Ability to develop high level battery concepts from ground up in order to communicate options and trade offs
* Knowledge in battery cell, module, pack and/or system design
* Knowledge in battery electric powertrain integration
* This role is located in Mossville, IL and does provide domestic relocation
* This role requires 5-day a week on-site availability
* Travel is expected up to 15% of the time
* Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role
* 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
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