May 12th, 2026 8am-4pm CST Off-Highway Machine Electrification 101

Course Overview

This course provides a foundational understanding of high-voltage (HV) electrical architectures and components for electrified off-highway machines such as construction, agricultural, and mining equipment. Participants will explore system-level design principles, component interactions, safety and reliability considerations, routed harness manufacturing, and emerging standards. The curriculum emphasizes practical integration challenges—thermal management, energy optimization, and mechanical-electrical interface design—under demanding duty cycles and harsh environments.

Students will learn to interpret power performance charts, apply standards (IEC, ISO, SAE), and implement quality assurance and diagnostic practices for HV systems. Hands-on exercises reinforce theoretical concepts through real-world scenarios, preparing engineers to design and validate electrified off-highway platforms.

Learning Objectives

• How machine purpose and utilization drives systems design?
• How high-level system design impacts routed systems design?
• What are some key machine design impacts when integrating EV components ?
• What are some of the major sub-systems in EV/HEV machine designs ?
• What are some key EV/HEV electrical system components ?
• What are some key hazards and means to control in EV/HEV machine manufacturing / assembly ?
• What are some key steps to ensure environmental safety in EV component recycling?
• What are some key steps in harness and cable fabrication?
• What are some key electrical, mechanical and environmental tests conducted on harnesses and cables?
• Who are some of the key organizations driving electrical system standards / regulations?

Target Audience

Developed for non‑electrification specialists—including mechanical, electrical, and multidisciplinary engineers—who need to expand their knowledge of electric machine architectures, routed systems manufacturing, and standards compliance for electrified off‑highway applications.

In-Person or Online Learning

Students may choose to attend in person or via live online stream concurrent with the in-person training. The in-person session will be held in the training facility at Matrix Engineering Consultants, 12986 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344.

Prerequisites

Participants should be comfortable with basic algebra and general engineering problem‑solving. No prior experience with high‑voltage or electrification systems is required; the course is designed for those new to electric machine architectures as well as those seeking to strengthen existing knowledge.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

The 1-day in-person and online learning event is worth 7 PDHs.