Caterpillar Inc.

Design Engineer-Power Electronics VPD

Caterpillar Inc.  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Design Engineer-Power Electronics VPD
Keeps abreast of current technology trends, supports the Power Electronics technical roadmap, and Power Electronics strategic initiatives.
• Experience with world-class simulation platforms and modelling best practices (managing libraries, version control, flexible modelling techniques, etc)
Detail-oriented work standards and ability to abstract and present meaningful results
• Create, Correlate & Maintain Detailed Power Electronics Component / System Models
• Support Power Electronics Designers in Optimizing Component & Systems
• Semiconductor Selection, Bus Bar Design, Capacitor Selection, PCB Design, Sensors & Magnetics
• Multi Goal Optimization such as Cost, Robustness, Weight, Space Claim & Control Stability
• Predict System / Component Losses, Temperatures & Life Given Various Load Profiles
• Support NPI, NTI, CPI, and Cost Reduction programs to meet quality and performance targets
• Drive knowledge management including developing standard work and automating processes
• Ongoing professional development including seminars, training, and courses as needed
• Support development of global VPD strategy for Electric Drive components
Degree required:
B.Tech/B.E/M.E/M.Tech
Experience required: 5-10Years
Additional Information: This job requires working from office 5days in a week.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - September 5, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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About Caterpillar Inc.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Year Founded
1925
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