Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Electrification Systems Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Extensive experience in analytical thinking and problem-solving techniques
  • Working knowledge of effective communication concepts and tools
  • Technical knowledge of electrification technologies and application methods
  • Experience resolving technical challenges in battery electric systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute electrification projects
  • Lead development and integration of electric drive systems and components
  • Deliver high-quality engineering solutions for new product introduction
  • Partner across various teams for product development and deployment
  • Resolve technical issues and support risk management initiatives
  • Stay updated on emerging electrification technologies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Lifestyle Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Solve challenging engineering problems involving electrified products, systems, and components using advanced engineering analysis, technical expertise, and cross-functional execution. Support battery electric machine development, high-voltage integration, battery technologies, and product development activities for the Tucson team.

What You Will Do:
  • Collaborate with customers, product groups, and leadership to define and execute electrification projects that meet business and customer objectives
  • Lead development and integration activities for battery, charging, high-voltage, and electric drive systems across machine platforms
  • Accountable for delivering timely, high-quality engineering solutions, technical recommendations, and project execution support for new product introduction and validation activities
  • Partner with design, manufacturing, supply chain, software, controls, and test teams to successfully develop and deploy electrified products
  • Support technical issue resolution, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across development and production programs
  • Stay current on emerging electrification technologies and apply best practices to improve product performance, reliability, and customer value


What You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Analytical 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.
  • Effective 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.
  • Problem 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.
  • Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of electrification technologies and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges involving battery electric machines, energy storage systems, high-voltage integration, power electronics, charging systems, and vehicle electrification.


What Will Set You Apart:
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to influence technical direction, align stakeholders, and drive execution across multiple engineering, product, test, and manufacturing teams.


Additional Information:
  • This position is located in Tucson, AZ and requires 5-day on-site availability
  • Domestic relocation is available
  • Visa Sponsorship is not available
  • This role travels up to 25% of the time, both domestic and international


Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement


* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 17, 2026 - August 24, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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