Connectivity Component Platform Lead

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connectivity Component Platform Lead leads electronic component design projects for customer- and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB products within Cat Technology. The role defines and manages hardware requirements based on customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input; leads connectivity hardware design and development; and coordinates supplier engagement. It ensures consistency between system and hardware requirements while working with enterprise technical leaders. The position collaborates with Cat Technology, Cat Digital, Industry Groups, purchasing, development partners, and potential suppliers. It helps define technology roadmaps, drives engineering execution, evaluates emerging technologies, and coordinates stakeholder communication. The role is based full-time at Caterpillar’s Mossville, Illinois office and requires up to 10% travel.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, transmit and receive information, and accurately interpret ideas and needs.
Knowledge of decision-making processes and critical-thinking tools; ability to analyze situations and make informed, productive decisions.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and efficiently use resources to achieve objectives.
Knowledge of supplier-management processes and methods and ability to apply supplier-management skills in practice.
Ability to perform complex assignments and demonstrate analytical skills.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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 industries.
Experience with supplier management.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment, and risk assessment and mitigation using leading indicators.
Knowledge and experience with connectivity or telematics product lines.
Knowledge and awareness of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.
Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the 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 the development of systems and components.
Define and manage hardware requirements, ensuring consistency between system and hardware requirements.
Generate hardware requirements based on customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input.
Lead the design and development of Connectivity Hardware Products and supplier engagement.
Help define technology roadmaps, drive engineering execution, coordinate stakeholder communications, and work with Cat Technology teams on enterprise architecture, new technology implementation, and evaluation of emerging technology solutions.