Engineer – Battery Controls and Validation

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When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

As an Engineer for E+ES India team, you will have opportunities to contribute on complex projects via Simulation, Development and Validation of complex electrical systems pertaining to battery management and battery chemistry. This will involve creating world class control software and evaluating software features using HIL benches. This role directly impacts Caterpillar’s current and future Battery and microgrid products being developed in an R&D environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Define battery control strategy requirements and develop software features using tools like Matlab/Simulink/Simscape
• Develop test plans from software requirements and specifications
• Perform Black box testing and White box testing using simulators like Opal-RT, dSPACE, etc
• Run and execute battery test plans in battery cell simulators and HIL benches
• Modify and convert battery simulation models using MATLAB/Simulink tools for HIL Bench
• Develop automation scripts using Python and other tools
• Perform complex analysis, identify, and solve challenging battery controls software problems
• Lead new capabilities / projects to enhance the BMS controls and validation

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/ Mechanical Engineering
• 8 to 12 years’ experience with HIL testing, battery controls validation or modelling
• Experience in debugging and running test cases on Battery cell simulators and other HIL simulators
• Experience in plant model integration using tools like Matlab/Simulink, RT-Sim, Vector Canape, etc
• Experience and knowledge with Controls SW development and Validation

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience and knowledge with Battery Management control system and battery software validation using HIL Benches
• Master’s degree in an accredited Indian or Global Engineering schools
• Good knowledge of simulation tools like Simscape electrical etc
• Good knowledge on Software testing and scripting tools like Canalyzer, Python, etc
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
• Enjoys working in a fast paced, technically challenging environment

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