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Battery Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.
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LOCATION

Bangalore · Onsite

EXPERIENCE

2 - 4 Years

TYPE

FullTime

SKILLS REQUIRED

Battery TestingBattery Management SystemsTest AutomationPythonBattery SafetyCAN BUSData analysis

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate Engineer, individual contributor in the Power Systems & Controls Development team, supporting the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions division, focused on battery system test and validation.

What you'll do

  • Execute battery system test plans, covering battery cell, battery module and battery pack testing (5V to 1500 V systems).
  • Develop, implement and document standard technical test instructions used in battery system validation and development.
  • Convert test plans into test instructions and review test plans and FMEA controls.
  • Collaborate with lab engineers and test technicians on test execution and equipment set-up.
  • Develop and maintain accurate single-line diagrams for test setups including battery cells, modules, strings/packs, battery simulators and DC-DC converters.
  • Analyze and monitor test data and reports to ensure data quality, and evaluate and summarize results.
  • Make design and performance recommendations to the design team based on evaluated results.
  • Calibrate and validate BMS settings in controls software.
  • Improve operational efficiency through test automation and develop scripts to automate data analysis.
  • Collaborate with the global engineering team on data sharing and analysis.
  • Meet lab test plan deadlines.
  • Follow and advocate safe build, set-up and test procedures.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Electronics Engineering.
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in the development, validation testing, and integration of battery systems, Battery Management Systems, or controls systems.
  • Experience with MATLAB or Python coding for data analysis and interpretation.
  • Understanding and experience with BMS and Li-Ion battery systems.
  • Experience or understanding of Li-Ion battery basics and safety.
  • Experience with communication protocols and tools such as J1939, CAN, TCP/IP Modbus, CANape and CANcase.
  • Experience with battery cycler systems and test sequencers such as NHR9300, Enerchron, Arbin and Bitrode.
  • Experience in the development and deployment of test strategy, test architecture and test automation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work in a global environment.

Nice to have

  • Coursework or experience in understanding Li-Ion battery systems operation.
  • Work experience in vehicle batteries and testing.
  • Electronics battery sensor algorithms testing experience.

Details

  • Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
  • Work mode: 5 working days from office.
  • Posting dates: November 13, 2026 to November 27, 2026.

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Battery Test & Validation Senior Associate Engineer