Senior Electronic Component Test Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This engineer tests and validates electronic components and connectivity hardware used in Caterpillar Connectivity Solutions, including cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB technologies. The role develops and coordinates test activities to evaluate hardware performance, reliability, and compliance with product requirements. It plans, coordinates, and executes hardware testing in Caterpillar laboratory environments, including environmental and reliability testing, and works with lab 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 their implementation in Caterpillar products. The position is based full-time at Caterpillar’s Mossville, Illinois office and requires up to 10% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available. The stated summary pay range is $112,710–$169,060.

Requirements

Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members, others in the work group, employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to perform complex assignments.
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 product performance and reliability objectives.
Knowledge of supplier management processes and methods, and ability to apply relevant experience and skills in practice.

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 in the automotive, construction, or mining industry.
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.
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods, with ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

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 vendors of electrical and electronic equipment 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.
Plan, coordinate, and execute hardware testing in Caterpillar laboratory environments, including environmental and reliability testing.
Develop test plans and coordinate test execution with lab teams, component engineers, suppliers, and other technical teams.
Analyze test results, investigate failures, and drive issues to resolution.
Support evaluation and validation of new electronic components and connectivity technologies before implementation in Caterpillar products.