Sr. Electronic Component Engineer

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Electronic Component Engineer works in Caterpillar’s Cat Technology organization, supporting Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) across the company. The role involves testing, troubleshooting, planning, and designing for electromagnetic compatibility of electrical and electronic components used in Caterpillar products. The position is based at the Mossville, Illinois office and requires onsite work five days a week, with travel of up to 10%. Domestic relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available.

Requirements

A degree in an accredited Engineering or Science curriculum, including EMC design or RF physics.
Knowledge of EMC tests, instruments, and standards, and ability to understand EMC problems and propose economical, effective design improvements.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Project management knowledge and ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and resources.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients and peers.
Technical knowledge and ability to develop and provide 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 hardware performance and reliability objectives.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques, and ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve technical problems in product development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Science curriculum, including EMC design or RF physics.
Deep experience with EMC testing.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
History of complex troubleshooting.
Understanding of design for RF filters and/or antennas.
Awareness of common ISO, IEC, and CISPR EMC standards.

Responsibilities

Write, review, and execute EMC test plans for electrical and electronic systems and components.
Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues involving electrical and electronic systems, components, and EMC test equipment.
Manage EMC testing projects, ensuring requirements are appropriate and met, and respond to challenges to keep projects moving.
Learn and communicate requirements for multiple industries.
Document test results in accordance with applicable standards.
Review and develop EMC test methods to mitigate risks and ensure high-quality laboratory results.
Mentor technicians and engineers in EMC hardening of electrical and electronic systems and components.
Automate testing using EMC test automation tools and AI.
Work with a global team to provide EMC consulting to Caterpillar design engineers.