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Job Title: UK Battery Controls Manager

Salary: £71,000 - £80,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location : Peterborough - hybrid working patterns available

Benefits: 25 days annual leave,

Up to 20% bonus

Cash Car Allowance - £625pcm

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution

Private Medical Healthcare.

Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care family plans, EV car leases, holiday purchase.

Relocation/ Sponsorship: Domestic relocation support will be considered. We are unable to provide VISA Sponsorship

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Who is Caterpillar?

With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Services offered throughout the product life cycle, cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise set Caterpillar apart, providing exceptional value to help our customers succeed. The company principally operates through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

What do we do?

Through the creation of the Electrification and Advanced Power Solutions Division, Caterpillar is demonstrating its commitment to its customers and making progress possible through the energy solutions transition. The development of a range of Lithium-Ion Battery products is key to our and our customers success and is a key part of this new division.

The Battery Chemitronics team is based across 3 continents - UK, US, and India. We are responsible for the enterprise Battery Management System (BMS) control strategy development, calibration and validation from concept to production. Our BMS software is used across all electrified applications and power ranges.

What experiences can we offer you?

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. That’s the Power of Everyone.

The Opportunity and Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage the UK based Controls team in the planning and delivery of advanced BMS algorithm development, calibration and on-time release. These algorithms support the full range of battery programs across the global enterprise and need to be platform and product agnostic to gain maximum leverage across the product range.

This leader will need to collaborate closely with other Caterpillar teams to ensure that customer focused solutions are complete and aligned. The Controls team are supporting multiple projects at differing stages of product development, from concept through to production.

You will also shape the strategic direction of the group in terms of technology, process and people development, as well as developing budget and investment plans.

You will be expected to:

• Manage the BMS control strategy development and delivery from concept to production for the UK team.

• Ensure BMS control strategies are platform/product agnostic to gain maximum leverage across the portfolio.

• Develop multi-generational plans for controls development and calibration including technology and process.

• Manage and plan battery testing requirements to ensure strategies are tested and validated.

• Ensure on time delivery of BMS software at appropriate maturity levels to all battery programs.

• Grow team competency and process maturity in these fields

• Keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies

• Communicate tailored technical information to internal and external customers, team members, and suppliers

• Develop and maintain a keen understanding of internal and external customers' needs

Skills and Experience:

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Accredited Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in a relevant subject (Engineering, Computer Science etc..)

• Deep technical Controls experience demonstrated in industrial applications

• Experienced in developing, implementing, and calibrating complex BMS control strategies including:

  • Requirements, model-based control, Functional Safety, HIL, SIL, FMEA

• Good knowledge of model-based control using the MathWorks toolset, ability to coach others in this

• Demonstrated experience leading and coaching diverse teams

• Have excellent communication skills – be able to interact with senior leaders, customers, suppliers, and drive clarity down through their team and supporting functions to ensure a successful outcome.

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Experience of Lithium-Ion battery engineering and BMS control algorithms/strategies including the core functions of SoC, SoH and cell balancing is highly beneficial

• Supervisory experience of an engineering team including permanent and agency staff.

• Experience of NTI (New Technology Introduction) and how this link into NPI (New Product Introduction)

• Working within a global team

• How to bring together the best attributes of a diverse workforce against a common set of objectives

Additional Information: Clos e Date 17th April 2023

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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