**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. **Job Description** **Electrical Engineer – Battery Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Design** **Job Summary** We are looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to lead and support the design and development of Battery Power Electronic Module (PEMs)/Power Distribution Units (PDUs). You will work on Electrical design, component selection, and integration with Battery Management Systems (BMS), contributing to safe and efficient battery-powered solutions. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on energy storage and electrification. **Key Responsibilities** + Design and development of LV and HV Battery PDUs for energy storage and electrification applications. + Requirement documentation, PDU layout , packaging, Busbar/ cable design, Clearence and Creepage requirement + Development of AC/DC circuits, power supplies, and voltage regulation systems. + Design of analog and digital circuits, including communication protocol interfaces. + Component selection, validation, and testing for HV and LV systems. + Prepare and maintain design documentation, schematics, and test reports. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BMS, mechanical, firmware, testing) for integration and validation. + Follow industry standards and safety regulations (UL, CE, IEC) in all design activities. + Support prototype builds, lab testing, and debugging activities. **Core Technical Skills** + LV and HV architecture design for battery systems + Electrical & electronics design for battery PDUs + AC/DC circuit design, power supply development, voltage regulation + Analog and digital circuit design + HV and LV component selection and validation + Design documentation and version control + Sensor interface circuits + Relay and actuator driver circuits + Power supply circuits (0–48V DC, >48V–1000V DC, inverter, converter) **Hands-on Tools Knowledge** + Schematic Design Tools: Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCAD, OrCAD, CREO + Circuit Simulation Tools: LTSpice, Proteus, PSpice, MATLAB, Simulink + Testing Tools: Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, CANOE **Additional Skills** + Basics of embedded systems (microcontrollers, ADCs, GPIO) + Communication protocol circuit design (CAN, RS232, RS485, MODBUS) + Familiarity with BMS protocols and integration + Knowledge of industrial wiring standards + ESD and EMI/EMC circuit protection techniques + Understanding of global safety and compliance standards (UL, CE, IEC) **Soft Skills & Teamwork** + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Clear and effective communication with technical and non-technical teams + Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams + Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment + Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in task execution + Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and minimum of 6 years of experience + Masters’s degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience Additional information: This position requires working onsite five days a week **Posting Dates:** July 30, 2025 - August 21, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .