Senior Connectivity Hardware Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

3d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Connectivity Hardware Engineer contributes to the design and development of Caterpillar connectivity products, including Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB solutions. The role develops hardware requirements; supports board-level design and layout; selects and integrates electronic components; and works with suppliers to develop production-ready connectivity hardware. The engineer works across the hardware development lifecycle, from defining requirements and evaluating electronic components and circuit designs through design reviews, prototype development, hardware integration, and troubleshooting. The role collaborates with suppliers and Caterpillar technical teams to ensure connectivity hardware meets system, performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Caterpillar connectivity products extract and process machine and engine data to support customer recommendations, condition monitoring, and fleet management services.

Requirements

Knowledge of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, and ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information.
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 and ability to use tools, techniques, methodologies, and metrics to meet and manage hardware performance and reliability objectives.
Knowledge of supplier-management processes and methods, with ability to manage supplier relationships and transactions.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Must be able to work full-time at the Mossville, Illinois office.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with electronic component products, component integration, and product quality management.
Experience with component product development for the automotive, construction, or mining industry.
Supplier management experience.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment, and risk assessment and mitigation using leading indicators.
Knowledge and experience with connectivity or telematics product lines.
Knowledge and awareness of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.
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 for the development of systems and components.
Mentor craftsmen, technicians, and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.
Define and manage hardware requirements.
Support board-level design and layout, electronic component selection and integration, and development of production-ready connectivity hardware.
Work across the hardware development lifecycle, including design reviews, prototype development, hardware integration, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with suppliers and Caterpillar technical teams to ensure connectivity hardware meets system, performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.