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PF Battery System Engineer
Position Title
Battery System Engineer
Location
Wuxi, China
Job Summary
The PF Battery Engineer will be responsible for the engineering development, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of PF (Purchased Finished) Battery systems for Caterpillar electrification products.
This role serves as the primary technical interface between battery suppliers and machine development teams, ensuring battery solutions meet application requirements for performance, safety, reliability, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
The engineer will work closely with global battery teams, ePowertrain system engineers, software teams, validation teams, machine integration engineers, and battery suppliers to successfully deliver battery products for electrified construction and mining equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Battery Product Development
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Lead PF battery engineering activities from concept through production implementation.
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Define battery system technical requirements based on machine application needs.
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Manage technical development and issue resolution with battery suppliers.
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Support battery architecture evaluation, benchmarking, supplier selection, and technical assessments.
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Review battery design documentation, specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R, test reports, and production readiness.
Battery System Integration
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Support integration of battery systems into machine platforms.
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Collaborate with machine integration project team leaders on packaging, mounting, cooling, HV routing, and serviceability.
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Evaluate battery interfaces including:
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Electrical
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Mechanical
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Thermal
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Communication
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Functional Safety
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Ensure compatibility between battery, inverter, charger, motor, and machine control systems.
Battery Validation & Testing
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Develop battery validation plans and test strategies.
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Review supplier validation activities and test results.
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Support:
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Functional testing
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Environmental testing
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Thermal performance testing
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Durability testing
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Abuse testing
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Vehicle/Machine-level validation
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Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for battery-related issues.
Supplier Technical Leadership
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Serve as the primary engineering focal point for PF battery suppliers.
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Conduct technical design reviews with suppliers.
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Drive issue resolution and risk mitigation.
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Monitor supplier development progress, technical maturity, and readiness.
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Support APQP, PPAP, and production launch activities.
Battery Performance & Optimization
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Evaluate battery performance including:
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Energy capacity
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Power capability
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Charging performance
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Thermal behavior
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Efficiency
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Aging characteristics
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Drive continuous improvement in:
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Cost
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Reliability
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Performance
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Manufacturability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
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Battery System Team
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BMS Engineering
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Power Electronics Team
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Controls & Software Team
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Machine Integration Team
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Validation Team
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Procurement Team
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Product Support Team
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External Battery Suppliers
to ensure successful delivery of electrification programs.