Connectivity Component Platform Lead

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Connectivity Component Platform Lead will lead electronic component design projects for customer- and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB products in Cat Technology. The position develops hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input; leads connectivity hardware design and development; and manages supplier engagement. It also ensures consistency between system and hardware requirements in coordination with enterprise technical leaders. The role defines hardware requirements, collaborates with potential suppliers, develops technology roadmaps, drives engineering execution, and coordinates stakeholder communications. It works with Cat Technology teams on enterprise architecture, implementing new technologies, and evaluating emerging technology solutions. The position is based full-time at Caterpillar’s Mossville, Illinois office, with up to 10% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills, including analyzing situations and reaching productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Project management knowledge and ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and resources to achieve objectives.
Supplier management knowledge and ability to manage supplier relationships and transactions.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Ability to work full-time at the Mossville, Illinois office.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree in engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with electronic component products, component integration, and product quality management.
Experience with component product development in the automotive, construction, or mining industry.
Supplier management experience.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment, and risk assessment and mitigation through leading indicators.
Knowledge of connectivity or telematics product lines.
Knowledge and awareness of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.
Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Facilitate development and support of Connectivity products in collaboration with Cat Technology, Cat Digital, Industry Groups, purchasing, and other development partners.
Oversee project progress and costs, communicate status to stakeholders and participating functional areas, and address and resolve problems.
Direct project staffing and motivate and develop project teams and team members.
Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
Manage and negotiate with electrical and electronic equipment vendors for development of systems and components.
Define and manage hardware requirements.
Lead electronic component design and development projects for Connectivity Solutions.
Generate hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input.
Collaborate with potential suppliers, define technology roadmaps, drive engineering execution, and coordinate stakeholder communication.
Work with Cat Technology teams on enterprise architecture, implementation of new technologies, and evaluation of emerging technology solutions.
Ensure consistency between system and hardware requirements while working with enterprise technical leaders.