Design Engineer - Power Conversion

Caterpillar of Australia

Mossville, IL, USA
Base: $95,640.00 - $143,520.00; bonus/equity: ince...
On-site
Power electronics systems design
Converter/inverter prototyping
Matlab/simulink, plecs, or ltspice proficiency
Develop test plans, validation procedures, and documentation to ensure functional and performance compliance

Job Summary

  • Develop test plans, validation procedures, and documentation to ensure functional and performance compliance.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate design.
  • Interface with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams for design for testability (DFT) and design for manufacturing (DFM).

Matching Summary

Develop test plans, validation procedures, and documentation to ensure functional and performance compliance.

Salary

Base: $95,640.00 - $143,520.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Power electronics systems design
  • Converter/inverter prototyping
  • MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or LTspice proficiency
  • Laboratory equipment utilization
  • Design for testability and manufacturing

Nice-to-have

  • High emotional intelligence and humility
  • Automated test systems experience
  • EMI/EMC testing knowledge
  • Embedded systems and microcontroller control

Key Requirements

  • Associates degree in Engineering
  • Hands-on experience with converter/inverter prototyping
  • Strong understanding of DC-DC converters, AC-DC inverters, magnetics, and control algorithms
  • Proficiency in using lab instruments and data acquisition tools
  • Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or LTspice
  • Experience with standards and compliance (UL, IEC, ISO) for power electronics systems

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