Senior Telematics Component Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•$126,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Cat Technology Division as a Senior Telematics Component Engineering Specialist in Mossville, IL. Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation. We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. This Senior Telematics Component Engineering Specialist will design, develop, and test electrical and electronic components for use within machines and engine systems, with a specialized focus on wireless communications technologies and systems.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or a related accredited curriculum. Or equivalent experience.
Project Management experience
Technical Excellence: Hands‑on proficiency using MATLAB (RF/Comms Toolbox), ANSYS HFSS, and/or Linux OS, and scripting languages such as Python or C++ to support hardware characterization, signal analysis, and system‑level troubleshooting. Skilled in using these tools to validate RF performance, analyze test data, and diagnose hardware issues rather than focusing on software development.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Experience with hardware. Strong background working directly with microcontrollers, embedded platforms, and/or electronic subsystems, including board‑level bring‑up and interface debugging. Experienced in evaluating and troubleshooting wireless technologies—Bluetooth, satellite, GNSS, and cellular—through hands‑on measurement, protocol analysis, and RF test equipment operation.
Effective Communication: 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. Including technical writing and presentation.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Proven ability to mentor and train others in technical domains.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience with troubleshooting technical problems in manufacturing and product development environments.
Ability to develop organizational policies and best practices conducive to technical excellence.
Familiarity with reliability management tools and methodologies for hardware products.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering processes as they relate to electronic and communications systems integration.
Extensive experience in electronics engineering, including the design, testing, and manufacturing of electronic circuits, components, and devices.
Demonstrated expertise in wireless communications systems, radio frequency (RF) engineering, and signal processing.
Strong understanding of radio wave propagation, bandwidth and frequency constraints, and signal collection methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of wireless communication components, including radio wave propagation analysis, bandwidth and frequency constraint management, and signal collection strategies.
Oversee compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical, electronic, and wireless systems and components.
Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to communications systems, circuits, devices, and microcontroller-based platforms.
Manage and negotiate with vendors for the development of wireless and electronic systems and components.
Mentor technicians and engineers in the development of wireless communication systems and electronic components.
Utilize advanced simulation and design tools such as MATLAB (RF/Comms Toolbox), ANSYS HFSS, and CAD software for product design and analysis.
Develop and test electronic circuits and devices, including analog and digital designs, with consideration for wireless signal integrity and reliability.
Apply programming skills in Python and C++ for embedded systems, signal processing, and automation tasks.
Guide reliability management efforts, utilizing statistical measures and evaluation metrics to ensure hardware product performance in wireless environments.
Direct troubleshooting efforts for complex communications and integration problems in multi-vendor and multi-technology environments.