Margarita Mann

About Margarita Mann

I am a transformation-driven executive at Caterpillar leading Electrification and Energy Solutions at the intersection of AI-enabled manufacturing and resilient energy systems. Over 20+ years, I have scaled breakthrough technologies — from hydrogen fuel cells and electric mobility to advanced power systems — into commercial platforms that deliver sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and enterprise resilience.I have held senior leadership roles at General Motors and Volvo Group Trucks, overseeing global cross-functional engineering, product, and validation teams delivering next-generation mobility solutions. I am recognized for aligning strategy, disciplined capital allocation, and operational execution to transform complex technology initiatives into scalable, high-performing businesses.A multi-patent inventor in advanced mobility and energy technologies, I am also committed to building inclusive organizations and strengthening future talent pipelines through my work with the Society of Women Engineers and Girl Scouts of the USA. I believe enduring enterprise transformation requires both technological leadership and human potential. Mission: Building the next generation of industrial platforms where innovation, electrification, and resilience converge to power sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Director of Engineering, Site Energy Solutions

   Caterpillar Inc.

   May 2025 — Present · Peoria, IL, US

   Design and engineer electrified site solutions from concept to deployment, leveraging next-generation batteries, fuel cells, chargers, and power electronics to deliver innovative, scalable, and cost-effective energy systems across AI factories, mining, construction, and EV charging

Education

• University of Michigan-Dearborn

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2018

• UCLA

  Masters, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2009

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelors, BS Mechanical Engineering and BS Materials Science Engineering double major

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Finite Element Analysis
• Dfmea
• Simulink
• Evse
• Volunteer Leadership
• Matlab
• Solidworks
• Electricians
• Vehicle Engineering
• Calibration
• Electrical
• Etas Inca
• Mechanical Design
• Hydrogen
• Mechanical Engineering
• Autocad
• Automotive
• Engineering
• Asme
• Environmental Issues
• Hev
• Automotive Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Powertrain
• Electric Vehicles
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Data Acquisition
• Mechanical Analysis
• Vehicles
• Education
• Fuel Cells
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (Dfmea)