Senior Electronic Component Test Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

4d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on testing and validating electronic components and connectivity hardware used in Caterpillar Connectivity Solutions, including Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB technologies. The engineer develops and coordinates test activities to evaluate hardware performance, reliability, and compliance with product requirements. The position plans, coordinates, and executes hardware testing in Caterpillar laboratory environments, including environmental and reliability testing. The engineer works with laboratory teams, component engineers, suppliers, and other technical teams to develop test plans, coordinate test execution, analyze results, investigate failures, and drive issues to resolution. The role also supports evaluation and validation of new electronic components and connectivity technologies before implementation in Caterpillar products. The 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

Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of electronics engineering and the ability to design, test, and manufacture electronic circuits, components, and devices.
Knowledge of reliability management and the 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 knowledge and skills in practice.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, other work-group employees, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic component products, component integration, and product quality management.
Experience with component product development in the automotive, construction, or mining industries.
Experience with supplier management.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment, and risk assessment and mitigation through leading indicators.
Knowledge and experience with connectivity or telematics product lines.
Knowledge and awareness of IoT standards, regulations, and regional requirements.
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 involved in developing systems and components.
Mentor craftsmen, technicians, and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.
Define and manage hardware requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and execute hardware testing, including environmental and reliability testing.
Develop test plans, coordinate test execution, analyze results, investigate failures, and drive issues to resolution.
Evaluate and validate new electronic components and connectivity technologies before implementation in Caterpillar products.