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 This Role
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.
Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES;) 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.
Your role will be responsible for design, development and testing of power electronics components, including controls, power devices, thermal management, and magnetics, working directly on cutting-edge power electronics projects.
The position will collaborate with a global team to solve technical problems, deliver on project goals,



continually learn to stay abreast of innovative technology and mentor team members. This role directly impacts Caterpillar's current and future electrified powertrain products. The position is within Caterpillar's Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES;) division, focused on delivering high-quality electric drive for the organization.
Roles and Responsibilities
Keeps abreast of current technology trends, supports the Power Electronics technical roadmap, and Power Electronics strategic initiatives.
Experience with world-class simulation platforms and modelling best practices (managing libraries, version control, flexible modelling techniques, etc)
Detail-oriented work standards and ability to abstract and present meaningful results
Create, Correlate & Maintain Detailed Power Electronics Component / System Models
Support Power Electronics Designers in Optimizing Component & Systems
Semiconductor Selection, Bus Bar Design, Capacitor Selection, PCB Design, Sensors & Magnetics
Multi Goal Optimization such as Cost, Robustness, Weight, Space Claim & Control Stability
Predict System / Component Losses, Temperatures & Life Given Various Load Profiles
Support NPI, NTI, CPI, and Cost Reduction programs to meet quality and performance targets
Drive knowledge management including developing standard work and automating processes
Ongoing professional development including seminars, training, and courses as needed




Support development of global VPD strategy for Electric Drive components
Required Qualification
Bachelor / Master's / Doctorate Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with 6+ years engineering work experience
Solid Background in Multiphysics Modeling (Thermal & Electromagnetics)
Experience with CAD tools: circuit and behavioral simulation (SPICE, Plecs/PSim, Saber, Matlab/Simulink) or understand PCB layout guidance
Experienced in Electromagnetic FEA Tools (examples: Q3D, Maxwell, COMSOL)
Experienced in Modeling Power Electronics Systems, Power Semiconductors, Bus Bars, Cables, Capacitors, Magnetics & PCBs
Experienced in Reduced Order Modeling
Strong Background in Simplification Complex Systems for Transient Load Cycle Analysis
Understanding of Linear Systems & Techniques to Linearize Non-Linear systems
Experienced & Comfortable Support HV Lab Testing and Model Correlation
Good communications and interpersonal skills for working in global cross functional team
Degree Requirement:
Ph.D / M.S. / M.Tech / B.E in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability
Hands-on experience on power electronics development and product launch
Previous working experience in EV OEMs or EVSE tier 1 suppliers
Experience in DFMEA and DVP&R; for EV powertrain
Solid background in power electronics modeling, simulation techniques, and system analysis
Enthusiastic to explore and develop new technology leveraging publication and journals.
Additional information: This job required 5days working from office.
Posting Dates:
February 16, **** - March 5, ****
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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📌 Engineer - Power Electronics Electric Drive (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai