Electronic Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•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. As an Electronic Engineer in the Aftermarket Enhancements Engineering group, you will be responsible for CAT Technology Aftermarket Enhancements products with a strong focus electrical and electronic hardware system integration. Assists in the design, development, testing and manufacturing of electronic systems and other components for use within equipment or machinery. What You Will Do: Participating in the testing of electronic prototypes to ensure quality and safety in products. Assisting in the development and design of electronic prototypes using established theories and practices. Designing systems, components and devices that are consisting of electrical and electronic technology. Supporting internal and external manufacturing facilities that manufacture or install electronic systems and components. What You Will Have: 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. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Electronics Engineering: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices. Product Design: Knowledge of and the ability to utilize design tools (e.g. CAD) to convert customer and market requirements into a product design. Mechanical Engineering: 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.

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.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Electronics Engineering: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices.
Product Design: Knowledge of and the ability to utilize design tools (e.g. CAD) to convert customer and market requirements into a product design.
Mechanical Engineering: 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.

Nice To Haves

Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical design and development strength
Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical information effectively.
Requires strong technical leadership skills.
Previous experience in Pro/E or Creo modeling and simulation tools
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams
Highly skilled at using common office software and strong documentation practices
Experience with Environmental validation, EMC testing, Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Progressive electrical & electronics development in an engineering role relating to at least some of the following: engine systems, machine control systems, generator set control, component development and system integration

Responsibilities

Participating in the testing of electronic prototypes to ensure quality and safety in products.
Assisting in the development and design of electronic prototypes using established theories and practices.
Designing systems, components and devices that are consisting of electrical and electronic technology.
Supporting internal and external manufacturing facilities that manufacture or install electronic systems and components.