Senior Connectivity Hardware Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to the design and development of electronic hardware for Caterpillar connectivity products, including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB solutions. The engineer 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 position spans the hardware development lifecycle, from defining requirements and evaluating electronic components and circuit designs through design reviews, prototype development, hardware integration, and troubleshooting. The engineer collaborates with suppliers and Caterpillar technical teams to ensure connectivity hardware meets system, performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Connectivity products extract and process machine and engine data to support customer recommendations, condition monitoring, and fleet management services. This position is full-time at Caterpillar’s Mossville, Illinois office and requires up to 10% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Knowledge of electronics engineering and the 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 product performance and reliability objectives.
Knowledge of supplier management processes and methods, with the ability to apply relevant experience and skills in practice.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.
Experience with electronic component products, component integration, and product quality management.
Experience with supplier management.
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.
Experience and knowledge in electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with component product development in the automotive, construction, or mining industry.

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 in the development of systems and components.
Mentor craftsmen, technicians, and engineers in developing 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.