Technical Regulatory Compliance Senior Technologist

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

6d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

Supports product regulatory compliance programs through activities that help manage compliance risk and ensure compliance with applicable product regulatory requirements for intended markets. The role requires staying current on product regulatory requirements and understanding how they apply to Caterpillar products, while using established processes and tools to collect, assess, and manage information for product certification and compliance. The position identifies opportunities to improve processes and tools for managing product regulatory compliance risks and collaborates with product groups, design control, and operations to support the development, validation, and production of products that meet applicable requirements. The work focuses on maintaining market access for electronics components and kits amid a changing regulatory environment, including leadership, planning, execution, and facilitation of compliance projects, meetings, and investigations between component design engineering and regional product compliance experts. This position is onsite in Mossville, Illinois, five days per week, with 10% travel. Relocation assistance may be available under Caterpillar policies. Visa sponsorship is not available. The salary range is $112,710 to $169,060. Employment offers are conditioned on successfully completing a drug screen.

Requirements

Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes, with the ability to collect and synthesize information from stakeholders and sources objectively.
Knowledge of product development methods and ability to research, identify, and apply formal disciplines and best practices to improve product development quality and costs.
Knowledge of risk management processes, tools, and techniques, and ability to apply them to assess and control organizational risk exposure.
Accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to complete tasks with a high level of precision.
Knowledge of collaborative techniques and ability to work constructively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques; ability to analyze situations and make informed, productive decisions.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to understand and communicate technical information effectively across teams.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic components and/or machine or engine electronic systems.
Experience with electronic component regulations, such as the EU EMC Directive, EU Radio Equipment Directive, EU CRA, and EU Battery regulations.

Responsibilities

Understand and stay current on product regulatory requirements and how they apply to Caterpillar products.
Use established processes and tools to collect, assess, and manage information supporting product certification and compliance.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for processes and tools used to manage product regulatory compliance risks.
Collaborate with product groups, design control, and operations to ensure development, validation, and production of products that meet applicable regulatory requirements.
Support leadership, planning, execution, and facilitation of compliance projects, meeting series, and investigations involving component design engineering and regional product compliance experts.
Communicate technical information effectively across teams.