Electronics Component Engineer

Electronics Engineer

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Role Definition

As an Electronics Engineer in the Aftermarket Enhancements Engineering team, you will have responsibilities for Cat Technology Aftermarket products with a strong focus on electrical and electronic hardware system integration. This position is responsible for development engineering support of launch requirements, design, development, validation and release of components and systems for the Aftermarket. Systems include electronic controls consisting of standard Caterpillar ECMs with software modifications as well as custom designed modules for specialized applications. This involves engineering development of production Aftermarket Kits designed for dealer installation on customer machine and engine fleets. The team, based in Mossville, executes a range of projects with short NPI cycles of typically less than one year and often has direct interaction with dealers and customers. The work group has an innovative environment with a continuous push for unique solutions for customers and a broad portfolio of projects across multiple product lines. Responsibility includes support of many new development projects and the current product portfolio including Energy & Transportation Products as well as Machine Systems. This position will require strong engineering development and system integration skills. Strong team interaction skills as well as written and verbal communications are a must. This will include working with our Aftermarket partner teams located in India and China as well as other internal process partner and customer groups. Additional tasks will include supporting and often leading team activities including FMEAs, field technical risk assessments, validation plans, and visits to customer sites as needed. This position will support project and design reviews as well as other team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing compliance with development processes and regulations for electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Collaborate with Product Link and Vision Link products and services.
• Create hardware and software design specifications on new and improved designs.
• Lead procurement, build, and validation of prototype and production hardware and systems.
• Schedule, lead, and perform FMEAs, Design Reviews and Stakeholder Updates.
• Complete DVP&R activities, test procedures, and contribute to product Special Instructions publications.
• Schedule and perform Field Follow validation activities on machines in the field.
• Develop and release engineering drawings into the Caterpillar system.
• Support customers with field installation questions utilizing DSN system.
• Technical collaboration with peers and initiate innovative new ideas for software and end products & systems.
• Execute in a fast-paced delivery mode and focus on delivering tasks to meet the product release goal through Agile methodology.

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.
• 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.
• Product Design: Knowledge of and the ability to utilize design tools (e.g. CAD) to convert customer and market requirements into a product design.
• Electronics Engineering: Knowledge of electronics engineering; ability to design and test electronic circuits, components and devices.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical design and development skills.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, troubleshooting, installations, or maintenance and ability to lead field follow activities.
• Demonstrated experience in Creo modeling or other development and simulation tools.
• Highly skilled at using common office software and strong documentation practices.
• Experience in leading environmental validation, EMC testing, safety and regulatory compliance activities.
• Progressive electrical & electronics development in an engineering role relating to at least some of the following: engine systems, machine control systems, generator set control, component development and system integration.

Additional Details

This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office. Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

Summary Pay Range

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00 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