Electronic Components Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•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. Design, development and testing of electrical and/or electronic components for use within machines and engine systems. Specifically, this role is in the Operator Controls & Electrical Components section of Cat Technology. The incumbent will support a variety of components with a focus on those with sophisticated firmware, extensive communications protocols, and deep integration into machine and engine systems.

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.
Relationship Management - Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Technical Excellence - Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.: Electronics Engineering - HTH: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices.
Product Design - HTH: Knowledge of and the ability to utilize design tools (e.g. CAD) to convert customer and market requirements into a product design.
Reliability Management - HTH: Knowledge of reliability management; ability to utilize various tools, techniques, methodologies and metrics to meet and manage hardware product performance and reliability objectives.
Mechanical Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of mechanical engineering processes, techniques and methods; ability to design and implement machines and other mechanical devices that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems - Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing and product development environment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science program
Experience with electronic components in heavy duty off highway applications
Deep understanding of CAN/J1939 and other communication protocols
Competence in working with and managing a component supply base
Demonstrated ability to move component products from concept through production

Responsibilities

Overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
Investigating and troubleshooting all technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components.
Managing and negotiating with electrical and electronic equipment vendors for the development of systems and components.
Mentoring technicians and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.