Senior Connectivity Hardware Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

For Caterpillar, Connectivity means using technology to extract data from our machines and engines and transform it into valuable recommendations and insights to help customers make better, more informed decisions and help Caterpillar make robust products with the lowest total ownership cost. Our products generate and process large amounts of data from sensors, on-board models, and control algorithms in real-time, creating real-world machine usage information to provide condition monitoring and fleet management services.

This role will contribute to the design and development of electronic hardware for Caterpillar connectivity products, including Cellular, Satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB solutions. The engineer will develop hardware requirements, support board-level design and layout, electronic component selection and integration, and work with suppliers to develop production-ready connectivity hardware.

In this position, you will work across the hardware development lifecycle, from defining requirements and evaluating electronic components and circuit designs through design reviews, prototype development, hardware integration, and troubleshooting. You will collaborate with suppliers and Caterpillar technical teams to ensure connectivity hardware meets system, performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Investigating and troubleshooting all technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Managing electrical and electronic equipment vendors for the development of systems and components.
• Mentoring craftsmen, technicians and engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Accountability for the definition and management of hardware requirements.

What You Will Have:

• Effective Communications: 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.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Electronics Engineering: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design, test and manufacture electronic circuits, components and devices.
• Reliability Management: Knowledge of reliability management; ability to utilize various tools, techniques, methodologies and metrics to meet and manage hardware product performance and reliability objectives.
• Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Considerations For Top Candidates:

• Engineering degree in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electronic component products, component integration and product quality management.
• Experience with Component Product Development for automotive, construction or mining Industry.
• Experience with Supplier management
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, audits and controls, defect containment and risk assessment and mitigation through leading indicators.
• Knowledge and experience with connectivity/telematics product line
• Knowledge and awareness of IoT Standards, regulations, and regional requirements
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments.
• Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other business units, customers, and suppliers.
• Electronic component, information systems, and machine systems development experience and knowledge
  
  

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
• This position will require up to 10% travel
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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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