Battery Test Engineer in Mossville IL on W2 basis

Battery Test Engineer
Mossville, IL Building AC
Hybrid (minimum 3 days/week on site)

About the Role:
Caterpillar Battery Systems Design Team looking for a Battery Test Engineer to support the testing and development of lithium-ion battery systems. These systems range from 50V to 120V modules, with some applications reaching up to 1000V. This role involves working closely with design engineers and validation test houses to develop and execute test plans, review data, and support certification and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design teams to create and maintain documentation such as Boundary Diagrams and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop and execute Design Verification Test Plans.
• Coordinate test setups and work with internal and external test facilities.
• Review test data and provide documentation to support compliance with customer and regional standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, UL).
• Support the review of customer application requirements and apply them to validation success criteria.
• Assist in the development and documentation processes, including creating test plans and supporting certification activities.
• Travel approximately 30% to facilities in Arizona, Nevada, and other locations.

Daily Tasks:

• Review customer application requirements and apply them to validation success criteria.
• Support validation and development documentation processes.
• Create and maintain Boundary Diagrams and FMEA.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Test Plans.
• Coordinate test setups with internal and external test facilities.
• Review test data and document validation to support compliance needs.
• Address NPI issues and support design improvements based on testing results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical or similar field
• Bachelors 5 years experience required
• Internships/co-ops/projects count
• Masters 3 years experience
• Experience in electrical systems validation/testing.
• Proficiency in developing test standards and documentation.
• Hands-on experience with battery systems, including battery management systems and battery testing/validation.
• Knowledge of data acquisition tools such as CANopy and CANalyzer.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prints.
• Previous product development experience (design, validation/test, or analysis).
• Strong documentation skills and ability to identify root causes of issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous design or test experience related to battery system development.
• Experience with off-road equipment design or testing.