Electronic Components Project Lead

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

9d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Manages new and existing physical AI compute components, including the design, development, and testing of electrical and electronic components used in machine, artificial intelligence, and autonomy systems. Acts as product owner for physical AI compute component platforms, accountable for time, cost, and quality. The role supports Caterpillar's current and next-generation autonomous machines and advanced safety features, and champions reusable, standardized hardware and software interfaces across Caterpillar machines. The position is based at Caterpillar's Irving, Texas office and requires onsite work five days per week. Travel is up to 10%. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available.

Requirements

Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Relationship management knowledge and ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Technical knowledge and ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project management knowledge and ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and efficiently use technical and administrative resources.
Knowledge and ability to manage supplier relationships and transactions involving raw materials or product components.
Ability to work full-time onsite at the Irving, Texas office five days per week.
Travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with automotive development and quality processes, including AIAG APQP.
Familiarity with functional safety principles, including IEC 61508.
Embedded computer hardware or software technical experience.
Familiarity and experience with the Nvidia ecosystem.
A proven history of delivering complex projects on schedule.

Responsibilities

Act as product owner accountable for time, cost, and quality for up to several physical AI compute component platforms.
Create project plans for physical AI compute components, managing coordination between platform hardware and software.
Support business case and investment decisions by communicating the value created and resources needed to meet project needs.
Communicate program status to internal stakeholders and management.
Collaborate with suppliers to deliver project milestones at cost targets, on schedule, and at expected quality.
Guide and prioritize internal and external teams' work to meet goals.
Productionize high-performance processor, GPU, and AI accelerator platforms for rugged environments.
Support new product introduction and continuous product improvement.
Support Caterpillar's current and next-generation autonomous machines and advanced safety features.
Develop common hardware and software interfaces that can be reused across Caterpillar machines.