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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.\nAbout IDES:\nCaterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division will focus 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.\nWe 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.\nJoin us!\nJob Summary\nAs a Design Engineer - Electrification Site Applications & Integration, you will develop, integrate, validate, and deploy customer-focused electrification solutions for commercial, industrial, and energy applications. You will translate customer requirements into deployable system solutions by integrating energy storage, charging infrastructure, distributed energy resources, controls, communications, and monitoring systems.\nWorking across multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure solutions meet performance, safety, reliability, and operational objectives while supporting projects from concept through commissioning and field deployment.\nAdditional Information\nThis position is located in Mossville, IL.\nDomestic travel is 15% up to 25% & minimal international travel is required.\nDomestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is not offered for this position.\nThis position is 5 days on-site.\nWhat You Will Do\nDevelop site electrification solutions including battery energy storage systems (BESS), charging infrastructure, hybrid energy systems, and microgrids.\nTranslate customer and site requirements into technical specifications, system architectures, equipment selections, and interface definitions.\nLead integration activities across electrical, controls, software, communications, and monitoring systems.\nSupport system validation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.\nPerform technical analysis and root-cause investigations to resolve complex integration and operational issues.\nCollaborate with engineering, product, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and customers to deliver successful site solutions.\nPrepare and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, validation reports, and technical recommendations.\nMonitor emerging electrification, energy storage, and site infrastructure technologies and recommend improvements to solution offerings.\nWhat You Will Have\nExperience in electrification, energy systems, power systems, charging infrastructure, energy storage, or system integration.\nExperience leading technical work on engineering projects involving multiple disciplines.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nKey Competencies\nSite Applications Engineering\nSystems Integration\nPower & Energy Systems\nValidation & Commissioning\nCustomer Focus\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nTechnical Problem Solving\nComputer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive experience and knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.\nCoaches others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections.\nPresents complex products and systems graphically.\nPerforms manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.\nDirects the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space.\nConsults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.\nCompares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views.\nProduct Design and Development: Extensive experience and knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.\nDevelops organizational standards and processes in order to maximize complex product services' efficiency\nand effectiveness.\nCreates and introduces new techniques that expedite or simplify the development process.\nSupervises the management of multiple and diverse types of products or services.\nDevelops proof-of-concept exercises to prove or disprove validity of proposed products.\nAdvises on the appropriate solutions to complex product design and development problems.\nDesigns working prototypes of a variety of proposed products or services.\nTechnical Excellence: Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nAdvises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.\nEngages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.\nMentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective\ntechnical solutions.\nCoaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business\nproblems.\nProvides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence,\neffectively examining implications of events and issues.\nAssumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.\nManaging Multiple Priorities: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.\nClarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.\nShifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.\nAddresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.\nWorks with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.\nResponds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.\nDemonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.\nEffective Communications: Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\nReviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.\nAdapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.\nDemonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.\nCommunicates well downward, upward, and outward.\nEmploys appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.\nMaintains focus on the topic at hand.\nContinuous Improvement\nDegree Requirement\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.\nTop Candidates Will Have\nExperience with BESS, microgrids, EV charging systems, renewable integration, or distributed energy resources.\nUnderstanding of utility interconnection, power distribution, and system protection principles.\nKnowledge of PLC, SCADA, EMS, EPMS, industrial controls, or communications networks.\nFamiliarity with commissioning, validation, and field deployment activities.\nExperience working directly with customers, suppliers, and field teams.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 20, 2026 - November 1, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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