Eduardo Cartagena

About Eduardo Cartagena

I\'m currently an Integration Engineering Lead for Battery and Charging Systems at Caterpillar, where I help bring electric powertrain solutions to life across a wide range of machines. I work closely with teams across the company to make sure our battery and charging systems fit the needs of each product and that they’re efficient, reliable, and ready for real-world use.Before this, I led thermal performance efforts for EV batteries at General Motors, where I helped shift development toward more virtual testing and streamlined problem-solving across teams.I\'m also pursuing my Master\'s in Energy Systems Engineering at the University of Michigan, which lets me dive even deeper into clean energy, electrification, and system-level thinking. I\'m passionate about solving tough technical problems and finding better ways to move the industry forward one battery system at a time.Outside of work, I’m committed to STEM outreach and empowering the next generation of Latino STEM professionals. Whether it’s mentoring, organizing hands-on learning events, or just showing up for students who don’t always see themselves in this space. I believe representation and support can spark real change.

Experience

1. Engineering Specialist - Battery Charging Integration and Application

   Caterpillar Inc.

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Battery + Charging Integration LeadCompile and cascade machine application requirements to battery and charger development teams; support alignment with system-level performance goalsDevelop and maintain analytical tools for component selection and standard integration work across product linesCollaborate with product teams to drive component reuse and optimize solution integration; author integration guides, spec sheets, and troubleshooting documentationSupport NPI and NTI programs from concept through validation and production readiness, ensuring compliance with system interfaces and machine requirementsTrack validation activities, drive cross-functional resolution of development issues, and ensure alignment across mechanical and electrical engineering functionsContribute to internal standard work processes for electrification and charging integration

Education

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering

  2017

• University of Michigan

  Master of Science - MS, Energy Systems Engineering

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2015 — 2016