Electrical Engineer 3

Cintal, Inc. • Chillicothe, IL

10d • $85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This role focuses on supporting sustainment and obsolescence mitigation projects for legacy components. The engineer will be involved in risk assessment, evaluating alternate parts, and updating documentation. They will also support engineering changes by updating Bills of Materials (BOMs), coordinating validation and testing, and preparing technical evidence for design reviews. Collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams is key to resolving component availability issues and ensuring long-term product support.

Requirements

• 5 years BS Degree; 3 years if candidate has Masters Degree
• Bachelors or Masters degree
• Experience working in legacy or NPI electronic hardware platforms
• Knowledge of electronic control modules, telematics solutions and display hardware
• Experience working in and utilizing proprietary tools
• Exposure to obsolescence management, component sustainment, or supply continuity activities
• Familiarity with validation testing and lab coordination
• Experience working with global or cross functional engineering teams
• Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned legacy sustainment and obsolescence mitigation tasks/projects in alignment with approved plans.
• Own technical deliverables for assigned components or design families, including analysis, documentation, and reviews.
• Support project schedules by completing tasks on time and escalating risks or blockers early.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
• Identify and assess risks related to component end of life, supplier discontinuations, and long lead time parts.
• Support mitigation activities such as component Last time buys, alternate part identification, and redesign efforts.
• Maintain and update component sustainment plans and lifecycle status using CAT proprietary tools.
• Execute tasks under established design control processes, including documentation updates and technical reviews.
• Support design control transfers, supplier changes, and engineering ownership transitions.
• Prepare engineering evidence to support design decisions, design deviations, or change approvals.
• Ensure engineering outputs meet design control and documentation standards.
• Support component and system validation activities, including EMC, vibration, environmental, and functional testing.
• Coordinate with internal and external labs to execute test plans and collect results.
• Analyze test data and summarize findings to support sustainment or replacement decisions.
• Utilize standard engineering tools and validation equipment as required.
• Participate in NPI review meetings and provide validation coverage and test results to stake holders.
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and phase out notifications.
• Support supplier assessments and technical reviews as needed.
• Collaborate with system teams, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing partners.
• Participate in project reviews, design reviews, and sustainment meetings.
• Support regulatory and compliance activities (e.g., RoHS, CE, and other applicable standards).
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and corrective action efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, processes, and engineering execution.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Visa sponsorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level