Technical Regulatory Compliance Technology Specialist - Electrical/Electronics

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, NC

12d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s BCP division is hiring a Technical Regulatory Compliance Advanced Technology Engineering Specialist at the Clayton Machine Development Center in Clayton, North Carolina. The position supports product regulatory compliance programs by helping manage compliance risk and ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements for product technology, controls, and electronic components and systems across intended markets. The specialist works closely with product, technology, and operations teams to support the development, validation, and production of compliant products. The role requires commitment to Caterpillar’s values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Commitment, and a focus on solving customers’ challenges. The position is onsite five days per week, Monday through Friday, with approximately 15% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available. The posted salary range is $128,470 to $192,710. Compensation may vary based on factors including job level, market location, knowledge, skills, performance, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, or Controls Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university.
Ability to collect, document, and synthesize data from multiple sources using established tools and processes to support regulatory compliance decisions.
Demonstrated ability to process detailed technical and regulatory information accurately while balancing efficiency and quality.
Experience working constructively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance, and operations.
Ability to organize relevant data, assess risks and alternatives, and support informed, well-documented compliance-related decisions.
Working knowledge of identifying and managing regulatory and business risks using established organizational tools and resources.
Strong analytical and technical skills, with a deep understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications.
Strong communication skills and ability to build trust and collaborate with leaders, engineering teams, regulatory partners, and internal and external stakeholders.
Control System Functional Safety Certification from an accredited agency, or willingness to be trained and seek this certification during the assignment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technology, controls, and electronic component and system integration product development or validation activities.
Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and experience with earth-moving machinery risk assessments, such as Bowtie, LOPA, or MCSSA.
Experience with machinery functional safety standards such as ISO 19014 or ISO 13849; experience with other functional safety standards, such as ISO 25119 or ISO 26262, will also be considered.
Effective spatial and conceptual design skills and understanding of customers’ needs and product application.
Project management skills may be required.
Control System Functional Safety Certification from an accredited agency.

Responsibilities

Support product regulatory compliance programs by assisting in identifying, assessing, managing, and mitigating compliance risks related to product technology, controls, and electronic component and system requirements.
Stay current on applicable regulatory requirements for product technology, controls, and electronic components and systems, and apply this knowledge to Caterpillar products and platforms.
Use established processes and tools to collect, assess, document, and manage information supporting certification and ongoing regulatory compliance activities.
Collaborate with product, technology, controls, electronic component and system teams, and product-focused R&PC engineers to ensure products meet applicable regulatory requirements throughout design, development, validation, and production.
Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities for processes, tools, and methods used to manage regulatory compliance risks.
Clearly document findings, risks, and recommendations to support cross-functional communication with internal stakeholders.