Connectivity Component Senior Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to electronic component design projects for customer- and dealer-facing Connectivity Solutions, including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB, within Cat Technology. The engineer generates hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input; leads the design and development of connectivity hardware products; and leads supplier engagement. The role ensures consistency between system and hardware requirements while working closely with enterprise technical teams. The position helps define connectivity hardware requirements, collaborates with potential suppliers, plans and conducts performance and reliability testing, investigates and troubleshoots technical issues, and coordinates stakeholder communications. The engineer works with Cat Technology teams on product design, implementation of new technologies, and evaluation of emerging technology solutions. The position is full-time at Caterpillar’s Mossville, Illinois office and requires up to 10% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Knowledge of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques.
Knowledge of a technology and its application methods, with ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Knowledge of electronics engineering and ability to design, test, and manufacture electronic circuits, components, and devices.
Knowledge of reliability management tools, techniques, methodologies, and metrics to meet and manage hardware product performance and reliability objectives.
Knowledge of supplier-management processes and methods and ability to apply relevant experience and skills.
Ability to work full-time at the Mossville, Illinois office and travel up to 10%.
Successful completion of a drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic component products, component integration, and product quality management.
Experience with component product development in the automotive, construction, or mining industry.
Experience with supplier management.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment, and risk assessment and mitigation through 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

Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components.
Manage electrical and electronic equipment vendors involved in developing systems and components.
Mentor craftsmen, technicians, and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.
Define and manage hardware requirements.
Generate hardware requirements from customer, dealer, business, and regulatory input.
Lead the design and development of connectivity hardware products and supplier engagement.
Ensure consistency between system and hardware requirements in collaboration with enterprise technical teams.
Collaborate with potential suppliers; plan and conduct performance and reliability testing.
Coordinate stakeholder communications and work with Cat Technology teams on product design, new technology implementation, and evaluation of emerging technology solutions.