Sr. Electronic Component Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Electronic Component Engineer works in Caterpillar’s Cat Technology organization, supporting Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) across Caterpillar. The role focuses on EMC testing, troubleshooting, planning, and design for electrical and electronic components used on Caterpillar products. The position is based onsite at the Mossville, Illinois office five days a week and may require travel up to 10%. Domestic relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are available for eligible applicants. The engineer develops, reviews, and executes EMC test plans; investigates technical issues involving electrical and electronic systems, components, and EMC test equipment; manages EMC testing projects; and documents results according to applicable standards. The role also develops test methods to mitigate EMC risks, mentors technicians and engineers in EMC hardening, automates testing using EMC test automation tools and AI, and provides EMC consulting to Caterpillar design engineers as part of a global team. Candidates are expected to have a degree in an accredited Engineering or Science curriculum that includes EMC design or RF physics. The position calls for EMC expertise, troubleshooting capability, project management, communication and relationship-management skills, and knowledge of electronics engineering and reliability management. The stated salary range is $112,710 to $169,060.

Requirements

A degree in an accredited Engineering or Science curriculum that includes 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 accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas, information, and needs.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics and the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients and peers.
Knowledge of relevant technology and application methods, and ability to develop 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 manage hardware performance and reliability objectives.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques, and ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve technical problems in a product development environment.
Ability to work onsite five days a week at the Mossville, IL office.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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