Engineering Project Team Leader

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This position will work in Caterpillar China (Wuxi) R&D Center electrification & energy solution team the Electric Drive Powertrain System Specialist is responsible for the design integration validation and optimization of electric drive systems including battery e-motors inverters gearboxes and high-voltage components. This role leads cross-functional technical development and ensures system performance efficiency safety and regulatory compliance for hybrid and battery electric vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities
1. System Architecture & Design
Develop electric drive powertrain system architecture battery electric and Hybrid including battery/motor/inverter/generator/gearbox interfaces HV/LV power distribution
Define system-level requirements specifications and performance targets.
Lead component selection and sizing (battery motors inverters gear box).
2. Technical Integration
Oversee integration of electric drive systems into vehicle platforms ensuring mechanical electrical and software compatibility.
Collaborate with propulsion software controls thermal NVH and calibration teams.
Conduct system-level DFMEA PFMEA and safety analyses.
3. Testing Validation & Optimization
Develop test plans for bench dyno and vehicle-level validation.
Analyze performance data to improve efficiency torque delivery NVH thermal stability and durability.
Resolve system-level technical issues during development and production.
4. Cross Functional Collaboration
Work closely with mechanical electrical software manufacturing and supply chain teams.
Manage technical communication with components team (battery motor inverter gearbox power electronics charger).
Support sourcing decisions and technical negotiations.
5. Compliance & Standards
Ensure systems meet regulatory and functional safety requirements (ISO 26262 IEC UN R standards).
Support homologation documentation and certification activities.
6. Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement improvements in system architecture performance scalability and cost.
Keep current with emerging electric mobility technologies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Mechatronics or related field.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of electric powertrain system architectures including battery electric and hybrid electric system
Knowledge of the performance of electric powertrain system performance
Knowledge of high voltage systems (3001000V) battery motor power electronics and transmission
Familiarity with vehicle integration principles
Hands-on experience with testing (dyno NVH thermal durability).
Professional Experience
5 years of experience in electric powertrain development preferred.
Prior work with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is an advantage.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration abilities.
Able to work in fast-paced innovation-driven environments.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with functional safety (ISO 26262) or system safety analysis.
Knowledge of thermal management systems for e-powertrain.
Experience in hybrid architectures or off high way powertrain system
Familiarity with Agile development processes.

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