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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 trains, 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.\nJob Summary:\nThe High Voltage Electrical Systems Engineer - Machine Electrification position supports the development and integration of high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machine platforms.\nThe role translates machine and system requirements into detailed electrical designs and supports the integration of power sources, drivetrain systems, and accessory components.\nThis position performs electrical system design, wiring and harness development, design auditing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation while building broader expertise in machine electrification. The engineer collaborates with experienced technical professionals, suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support rapid electrification development initiatives.\nAdditional Information:\nThis position is located in Clayton, NC at our Machine Development Center.\nLimited domestic and international travel (up to 10%) may be required.\nDomestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.\nVisa sponsorship is NOT offered for this position.\nEmployees are expected to work on-site five days per week.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDevelop high-voltage electrical system architectures and translate machine and system requirements into detailed electrical designs for electrified machine platforms.\nDesign high-voltage cable and harness systems, including cable sizing, fusing coordination, routing, fabrication, and assembly.\nIntegrate power sources, electric drivetrains, and accessory systems into prototype and testbed machines to support rapid electrification initiatives.\nSupport component selection, electrical design reviews, testing, risk assessments, and overall system performance validation.\nPerform electrical system commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and issue resolution activities while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.\nCollaborate with suppliers, global engineering teams, and cross-functional partners to resolve technical issues and support the development of electrification best practices.\nWork closely with engineers and technicians on high-voltage electrical systems and safety requirements while promoting a strong culture of safe work practices.\nMonitor advancements in electrification technologies and leverage new insights to enhance system designs, development processes, and engineering standards.\nCapture lessons learned, document technical findings, and communicate project outcomes and recommendations to engineering and business stakeholders.\nWhat You Will Have:\nExperience designing, installing, and/or troubleshooting electrical wiring and harness systems, including electrical schematics, components, and system integration.\nAbility to collaborate across cross-functional teams to develop solutions and resolve technical issues on prototype and development machines.\nWorking knowledge of machine electrical components, CAN communications, datalink network architectures, and electrical system validation methods such as FMEA.\nExperience using Creo and Visualization Mockup to develop and review electrical system designs, including auditing wiring harness routing and installations in 3D models and on-machine.\nEnthusiasm for electrification and emerging technologies, coupled with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt.\nAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive experience and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.\nEvaluates and makes contributions to best practices.\nProcesses large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.• Productively balances speed and accuracy.\nImplements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.\nDemonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.\nEmploys techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.\nAnalytical Thinking: Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.\nSeeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.\nOrganizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.\nIdentifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.\nQuantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.\nApproaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.\nChooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.\nEffective Communications: Working knowledge 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.\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\nProblem Solving: Extensive experience and knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.\nEnsures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.\nOrganizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.\nUses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.\nContributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.\nAnalyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.\nDevelops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.\nTechnical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nProvides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.\nEffectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.\nApplies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.\nApplies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.\nHelps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.\nTop Candidates Will Have:\nBachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline - equivalent engineering experience will also be considered.· \nExperience developing and integrating high-voltage electrical systems for electrified machines or vehicles, including machine-level integration of powertrain and accessory systems.· \nProven success in troubleshooting, commissioning, and validating prototype or development machines to identify root causes and resolve complex electrical system issues.· \nDemonstrated commitment to electrical safety, including experience with high-voltage safety standards, risk assessments, system validation, and safe commissioning of prototype machines.· \nExpertise in wiring harness design, Creo Schematics, and the development of common electrical architectures and component strategies across multiple machine platforms. \nSummary Pay Range:\n$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation 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 16, 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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