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Caterpillar · Qingdao, Shandong

# Electric Drive Design Engineer

Qingdao, Shandong Design 

Listed on Caterpillar’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Qingdao-Shandong/Electric-Drive-Design-Engineer_R0000384128)

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## Job description

### Career Area

Engineering Job Description: 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.

### Job Description

Lead & perform electric drive system & components solutions development, integration and validation for earthmoving products NTI and NPI programs to meet PQVC requirements.

### Job Duties

Be responsible for electric drive system & components solution development including powertrain system architecture, motor & motor control integration, converter & PDU integration and high voltage electrical installation; Be able to transfer VOC into CCR, develop & evaluate concept alternatives, perform DFMEA and develop technical specification; Lead system and component design review meeting; Work with cross functional teams to conduct CPPD and APQP activities; Lead L4 electric drive system on-machine performance tuning.

### Degree Requirement Degree required Skill Descriptors Analytical Thinking

Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

### Effective Communications

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

### Technical Excellence

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

### Team Management

Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

### Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.

### Engineering - MFG

Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

### Product Testing

Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

### Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment. This position requires working onsite five days a week.

### Posting Dates

August 7, 2026 - August 21, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 59 days
- Location: Qingdao, Shandong[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Qingdao-Shandong/Electric-Drive-Design-Engineer_R0000384128)

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