Role Overview
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate Engineer – System Integration to join its Electrified Powertrain engineering team within the Integrated Drivetrain & Energy Solutions (IDES) organization at the Bengaluru PSN facility in Karnataka, India. In this role, you will support the integration, development, validation, and troubleshooting of advanced electrified drivetrain systems. You will work across electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, controls, mechanical systems, and vehicle interfaces to ensure components operate reliably as a cohesive, high-performance system.
Core Responsibilities
- System Integration: Support the end-to-end integration of electrified powertrain systems, including electric drives, power electronics, energy storage, controls, and mechanical drivetrain interfaces.
- Requirements & Architecture: Translate vehicle and product requirements into clear system and subsystem technical specifications; define physical and functional interfaces between components.
- Validation & DVP&R: Author and execute Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) across on-vehicle and off-vehicle test platforms to evaluate functionality, performance, efficiency, durability, and reliability.
- Risk Assessment & Quality: Participate in DFMEA and system-level risk assessments to identify potential failure modes, establish mitigations, and track validation actions.
- Testing & Diagnostics: Analyze instrumentation and test data to identify performance gaps, lead structured root-cause analysis, and implement corrective engineering actions.
- Global Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams across software, electrical, mechanical, controls, simulation, and Tier-1 suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
- Core Experience: Practical engineering experience in electric vehicles, electrified powertrains, power electronics, controls, drivetrain systems, or system integration and validation.
- Technical Knowledge: Sound understanding of electrified powertrain components including electric motors, inverters, DC/DC converters, battery systems, and mechanical drivetrains.
- Analytical & Diagnostic Skills: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems, interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings, and conduct data-driven root-cause investigations.
- Desired Competencies: Hands-on familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink simulation tools, CAN-based vehicle communication networks, diagnostic tools, HIL/SIL testing, and high-voltage electrical safety standards.
About Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Caterpillar delivers cutting-edge technology solutions that power infrastructure, energy transition, and global economic development.