Senior Engineering Specialist - Electrification Compliance

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

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

Caterpillar's Electrification+ Energy Solutions (E+ES) division focuses 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 opportunity

As the Senior Engineering Specialist, you will use your technical knowledge to support the development of compliant battery, fuel cell, charging, and powertrain systems. You will also engage in standards development and identifying industry best practices to ensure our next-generation energy and propulsion systems are safe, compliant, and ready for global markets.

The role involves proactively identifying product regulatory requirements, providing training and guidance to development teams, and building lean and efficient processes for the delivery of new technologies and products.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with regional compliance experts, standards bodies, and trade associations to gain in-depth understanding of international regulations and standards applicable to our products, with a particular focus on Battery Systems, Fuel Cells, Charging Infrastructure, and Powertrain Systems.

• Assist in the creation and development of new technologies and prototype products including electrified powertrains, energy storage systems, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements. This involves the development of rigorous testing and validation plans to guarantee safety and compliance.

• Act as a liaison between compliance and engineering teams, translating regulatory requirements into actionable tasks. Ensure clear communication and agreement on timelines and deliverables, from engineering teams to leadership.

• Support the resolution of technical challenges in accordance with industry standards.

• Determine and specify control systems and functional safety requirements for battery packs, fuel cell stacks, charging interfaces, and powertrain control units (PCUs). This involves detailed analysis and documentation of safety protocols and control mechanisms in line with ISO 61508 and other relevant standards

What you have:

Education:

• Qualifications in an engineering discipline relevant to electrical and electrified products or progressive experience in a regulatory compliance role.

Risk Management- Level Working Knowledge:

• Produces and interprets common risk assessment and management reports.

• Identifies common technology and security risks relevant to electrification products.

• Able to implement or manage risk management plans from a regulatory standpoint.

• Documents the key steps of a unit-specific risk management process and associated procedures.

Product Development Best Practices- Level Working Knowledge:

• Extensive background in the design, integration and testing of electrical hardware and systems.

• Experience working in standards development or with regulatory bodies

• Experience interpreting and implementing the requirements from product standards (e.g. IEC60204-1, ISO12100, ISO13849, ISO61508 etc).

• Creates, disseminates, and maintains best practice documentation.

• Researches existing best practices and aligns with industry standards and regulations

Collaborating- Level Working Knowledge:

• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Helps solve business problems and meet business goals through collaborative processes.

• Helps promote collaboration across functional areas of the business.

• Excellent communication / influencing skills at all levels.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL and does not offer relocation

• There is a requirement of 5 days in the office a week

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

June 13, 2025 - June 27, 2025

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.

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