Career Area:

Engineering

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.

As a Component Engineering Specialist you are responsible for leading the technical strategy and execution in product development that aligns with our corporate needs, then work with a Caterpillar team and a third party provider to design, develop and qualify the compute product for Caterpillar Technology initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Technical lead in execution of development processes and regulations for Compute components to production.
• Leading the investigation and troubleshooting of all technical issues related to the Compute components.
• Managing and interfacing with electrical and electronic product suppliers for the development of the Compute components.
• Leading the performance testing of Compute product leveraging Windows and Ubuntu tool sets developed in-house or leveraged from third parties. Bonus if the candidate has the ability to modify software for test environment purposes.
• Mentoring craftsmen, technicians and engineers in the development of Compute components.

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 computer architectures and processor technology and how it is applied; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Electronics Engineering: Expertise of electronics engineering; ability to read schematics, simulate circuit designs and conduct necessary electrical tests at the PCB level.
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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Expert in troubleshooting and analytical skills to go along with degree from an accredited engineering program
• Expert in communication and organizational skills to plan, execute and communicate technical findings
• Ability to write code for test scripts and interaction with the compute product for the purposes of qualification (Python, C, etc…)
• Previous experience in developing controllers, ECMs or other compute type product
• Strong experience with supplier interaction
• Previous experience in system integration of compute products
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering curriculum

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is Mossville, IL.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• This position will require less than 20% travel.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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