Compute Component Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

1d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Component Engineering Specialist you are responsible for leading the technical strategy and execution in product development that aligns with our corporate needs, then work with a Caterpillar team and a third party provider to design, develop and qualify the compute product for Caterpillar Technology initiatives.

Requirements

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 computer architectures and processor technology and how it is applied; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Electronics Engineering: Expertise of electronics engineering; ability to read schematics, simulate circuit designs and conduct necessary electrical tests at the PCB level.
Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering curriculum

Nice To Haves

Expert in troubleshooting and analytical skills to go along with degree from an accredited engineering program
Expert in communication and organizational skills to plan, execute and communicate technical findings
Ability to write code for test scripts and interaction with the compute product for the purposes of qualification (Python, C, etc…)
Previous experience in developing controllers, ECMs or other compute type product
Strong experience with supplier interaction
Previous experience in system integration of compute products

Responsibilities

Technical lead in execution of development processes and regulations for Compute components to production.
Leading the investigation and troubleshooting of all technical issues related to the Compute components.
Managing and interfacing with electrical and electronic product suppliers for the development of the Compute components.
Leading the performance testing of Compute product leveraging Windows and Ubuntu tool sets developed in-house or leveraged from third parties.
Mentoring craftsmen, technicians and engineers in the development of Compute components.