Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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This position will work in Caterpillar China (Wuxi) R&D Center electrification & energy solution team, the Electric Drive Powertrain System Specialist is responsible for the design, integration, validation, and optimization of electric drive systems, including battery, e-motors, inverters, gearboxes, and high-voltage components. This role leads cross-functional technical development and ensures system performance, efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance for hybrid and battery electric vehicle platforms.Key Responsibilities

• 1.

System Architecture & Design:

• Develop electric drive powertrain system architecture, battery electric and Hybrid, including battery/motor/inverter/generator/gearbox interfaces, HV/LV power distribution,
• Define system-level requirements, specifications, and performance targets.
• Lead component selection and sizing (battery, motors, inverters, gear box).
• 1. Technical Integration
• Oversee integration of electric drive systems into vehicle platforms, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and software compatibility.
• Collaborate with propulsion software, controls, thermal, NVH, and calibration teams.
• Conduct system-level DFMEA, PFMEA, and safety analyses.
• 1. Testing, Validation & Optimization
• Develop test plans for bench, dyno, and vehicle-level validation.
• Analyze performance data to improve efficiency, torque delivery, NVH, thermal stability, and durability.
• Resolve system-level technical issues during development and production.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Manage technical communication with components team (battery, motor, inverter, gearbox, power electronics, charger).
• Support sourcing decisions and technical negotiations.

Compliance & Standards:

• Ensure systems meet regulatory and functional safety requirements (ISO 26262, IEC, UN R standards).
• Support homologation documentation and certification activities.
• 1. Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement improvements in system architecture, performance, scalability, and cost.
• Keep current with emerging electric mobility technologies and industry best practices.

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Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of electric powertrain system architectures including battery electric and hybrid electric system
• Knowledge of the performance of electric powertrain system performance
• Knowledge of high voltage systems (300–1000V), battery, motor, power electronics and transmission
• Familiarity with vehicle integration principles
• Hands-on experience with testing (dyno, NVH, thermal, durability).
• Professional Experience
• 5+ years of experience in electric powertrain development preferred.
• Prior work with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is an advantage.
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration abilities.
• Able to work in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

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• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with functional safety (ISO 26262) or system safety analysis.
• Knowledge of thermal management systems for e-powertrain.
• Experience in hybrid architectures or off high way powertrain system
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Posting Dates:

March 5, 2026 - March 30, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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