Design Engineering Specialist – Electromagnetic Design
Core
Technical leadership for electromagnetic design, analysis, and optimization of Caterpillar's electric motor and generator portfolio for electrified machine platforms.
Role type
Senior IC design engineering specialist (electromagnetic design)
Builds
Next-generation electric motors and generators for construction, mining, industrial, and power applications
Domain
Heavy-duty off-highway, mining, and industrial electrification
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Electric machine theory, electromagnetic analysis, motor/generator design, simulation-based optimization, trade studies, magnetic materials selection, thermal-electromagnetic coupled analysis, NVH prediction, flux barrier design, harmonic mitigation, demagnetization analysis, MATLAB, Python, design-space exploration
Preferred skills
Permanent magnet machine design (IPM), JMAG/ANSYS Maxwell/Motor-CAD/Flux/MagNet, rotor/stator design, magnet retention systems, heavy-duty off-highway application experience, NTI to NPI transition, mentoring engineers
Technologies
JMAG, ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, Flux, MagNet, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Establish electromagnetic design architectures and technical direction; lead design, analysis, and optimization of electric machines; conduct trade studies and validate designs via testing; develop in-house design tools and automation; partner with mechanical, thermal, and controls teams for product integration; mentor engineering talent
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership